At this year’s IFT Food Expo in New Orleans, Hydrosol, one of the world’s leading suppliers of stabilizing and texturing systems, is presenting the latest generation of functional systems and all-in compounds for making plant-based burger patties, cold cuts and sausages, as well as vegan alternatives to pizza cheese, cream cheese and sour cream. 

Ascent products are designed to support clean-eating, hard-working athletes in improving their muscle health and performance and reaching their fitness and nutritional goals.

Prepared Foods takes a look at new better-for-you foods, drinks and supplements introduced in May 2019.

Eggs provide more than 20 functional benefits to food formulations that work symbiotically with a host of other ingredients.

What's special about this stabilizing system is that it is free of soy, wheat and other allergens. It is based on fava bean and pea protein.

The Garden Gourmet Incredible Burger is 100% plant-based, with natural protein from soy and wheat. Natural plant extracts – beetroot, carrot, and bell pepper – help create the look of a beef burger before, during, and after cooking.

The good-for-you formulations include plant-based proteins. Additionally, the snacks are all Non-GMO Project Verified.

The announcement follows the introduction earlier this fall of Protein Glutaminase “Amano” 500 (PG 500), a protein glutaminase believed to be the first food enzyme to improve the solubility of proteins at low pH levels.

GELITA will also present the latest research on FORTIBONE®, which is proven to increase bone mineral density, and present a complete spectrum of soft gelatine capsules—including GELITA® EC for enteric performance—that offer a wide range of fill release profiles. 

WICKED Protein Bars have more protein, less sugar, and fewer calories than the leading snack protein bar brand.