Prepared Foodsí 2007 R&D Seminar-CHICAGO presentations helped refresh the knowledge of chemical leaveners for texture and volume, sodium acid sulfate to lower pH and extend shelflife, nutritive sweeteners to help weight management, enzymes to help tenderize meats and calcium phosphate in beverages.
Natural and ìfree-fromî claims are growing in baked goods, while ìsuperfoodsî are hot. Environmental products and packaging are also influencing the market.
Portion control has continued to be a growing trend for food and beverage products; the most recent illustration is by General Mills under its Betty Crocker Warm Delights Minis brand.
According to the USDA’s 2005 dietary guidelines, changes in recommendations for sodium intake were established as a means of reducing the risks of hypertension and coronary heart disease for Americans.
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