It is no secret that many consumers are trying to incorporate more fruits into their daily diet in response to dietary recommendations from several sources and increased media attention toward the nutritional benefits associated with fruit.
A marketplace demanding bolder and more varied options is driving flavor formulators into new realms of innovation. As Prepared Foods’ “2008 Flavoring Trends Survey” finds, they are turning to superfruits an authentically ethnic flavors, though concerns abound.
Ingredient characteristics, processing and interaction are crucial factors when formulating with starches and hydrocolloid gums in smoothie and frozen dessert applications.