Hilmar Ingredients uses SSW to showcase whey protein in sugar-free, clear protein drink mix
October 29, 2019
When stirred into water, this sugar-free/no sugar added dispersible dry mix makes a clear refreshing drink with a bright tangy cherry flavor. It uses a special whey protein isolate to provide “see-through” fortification, delivering 10g of high quality protein nutrition.
The Center for Food Integrity report details the motivations, fears, attitudes and values of two dominant consumer segments
October 9, 2019
The first dominant segment is couples with children who focus on limiting added sugar as a means of promoting a healthy lifestyle for their families, according to the latest CFI Illuminate™ Digital Cultural Insights report.
GNT'S EXBERRY® reds offer greater intensity at lower dosages with no sugar ingredients
August 28, 2019
The new EXBERRY® reds range includes shades such as “Vivid Red,” “Purple Plum,” “Veggie Red” and “Brilliant Pink,” made from fruits and vegetables including carrots, blackcurrants, radishes, blueberries and sweet potatoes.
iTi Tropicals’ coconut water helps beverage processors reduce sugar, boost health appeal
July 26, 2019
Coconuts are the fruit of the coconut palm, botanically known as Cocos nucifera. Coconut water is the translucent, free flowing liquid obtained from the inside of the coconut. It has been utilized for many years as a natural source of hydration.
Hydrocolloids are tools of texture, masters of mouthfeel, geniuses of gelling and virtuosos of viscosity
July 3, 2019
Hydrocolloids belong to a heterogeneous group of long-chain polymers (polysaccharides and proteins) characterized by their property of forming viscous dispersions and/or gels when combined with water.
ASTRAEA Allulose offers a similar sweet taste profile and functionality of sucrose with no grams of sugar.
June 13, 2019
Following draft guidance issued from the FDA, Ingredion Incorporated announced US food and beverage manufacturers can intensify development of reduced-sugar products using ASTRAEA® Allulose.
Ingredion uses IFT to share insights, new ingredient solutions through prototypes featuring plant-based protein, reduced sugar and clean labels
June 12, 2019
The prototypes represent a mix of foods and beverages that support three major shifts in global consumer eating behavior: plant-based protein, sugar reduction, and clean and simple labels.
The drive to satisfy the sweet tooth of the American consumer seems to become more complicated and confusing every year. The realities of the obesity epidemic create a divide that nearly every consumer confronts on a daily basis.
Half of US baby boomers reduce their sugar intake, buy more reduced sugar products
May 23, 2019
The US yogurt category is already seeing high levels of low/no sugar development, with 20% of all launches in 2018 carrying such claims, up from just 4% in 2013.