Attendees of Prepared Foodsí 2008 R&D Seminar-EAST learned about available options, including protein and calcium fortifiers, polydextrose, polyols, coloring ingredients and flavoring systems.
New product development in the tortilla snacks market has mainly focused on healthier formulations (e.g., low trans fat, organic, whole-grain), new flavors (Thai-style, curry, pizza) and smaller snacking formats.
As a child, I had a reputation for a sweet tooth. However, maturity plus the constant news stream on high-glycemic food issues eventually tempered my sugar consumption. I thus approached
Bagels with cream cheese inside; crispy cracker-stick snacks; ultra-premium orange juice; study links milk consumption with better nutrition; technology-based coupons may be wave of the future; Boomersí expectations as they age; and more men cooking at home.
Attracting consumers with new, interesting flavors is not a new strategy, but using an ingredient like pickles to do so in a frozen treat is not exactly common.