Formulating with stabilizers, whether using the various available starches or fibers, means choosing the right ingredient for the right product. Presenters at Prepared Foods’ R&D Seminars guided attendees through the science behind stabilizers.
DuPont Nutrition & Health’s new patent-pending GUARDIAN CHELOX L is a blend of natural plant extracts with antioxidant properties. It combines strong metal chelation with free-radical scavenging to create an effective, non-allergenic natural solution to preserve the freshness of food emulsions, according to the company.
The cooking sauces and dressings sector has performed well in recent years, thanks to the recession and subsequently slow economic recovery. Since 2005, Americans have been spending more time and money on home meal preparation than just six years ago.
An increasingly popular cuisine, Korean dishes contain identifying ingredients, such as chilies, garlic and savory sauces. Umami and kokumi enhancers play an important role, as well.
Consumers are actively seeking enhanced culinary experiences. Condiments and sauces offer global flavors and tastes that can be enjoyed in restaurants or brought home to the kitchen.
The economic malaise has brought a return to cooking at home, and with that has come a boon for a number of industry categories, not the least of which is in marinades and sauces. While the segments comprising that category vary, bold flavors and authentically ethnic profiles are proving their worth among sauces and marinades.
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