Customization in consumer food products is seen through product launches that allow consumers to take ownership and essentially tweak a product to make it "theirs." In hot cereal, a recent launch from category leader Quaker does just this.
From Superfruits, like acai, mangosteen and gooseberry, to the tried-and-true raisin and always reliable blueberry, uses and applications for fruits in health and wellness foods and beverages are endless, and health benefits continue to be documented.
Culinary professionals should possess a basic understanding of chile varieties, preparation techniques and understand how to apply these techniques in ethnic and regional U.S. cuisines.
Researchers at the University of California, Riverside have identified components in pomegranate juice that both inhibit the movement of cancer cells and weaken their attraction to a chemical signal that promotes the metastasis of prostate cancer to the bone.
Among the 7,000 islands stretching over 2,500 square miles, there are dozens of island countries in the Caribbean. Each has its unique style of cooking techniques, using many of the same ingredients found throughout the Caribbean.
Manufacturers must be savvy about what flavor ingredients can be used in which countries. Good flavor also is important in fried foods, but acrylamide can be an issue. Both subjects were topics at Prepared Foods' 2009 R&D Applications Seminar-East.