Replacing sugar is more complex than simply replacing sweetness. Sugar carries flavor, enhances mouthfeel, provides bulk, is essential for browning through the Maillard reaction with amino acids, and attracts and retains moisture. In cookies and biscuits, for example, sugar interfaces with flour and fat to affect texture, firmness and spread. Without sugar, products may not crystallize properly, aerate, or set.
The new product line features trending roasted Japanese-inspired umami and yuzu lemon flavors
November 15, 2022
Featuring small-batched processed and custom-sized whole-leaf grade organic tea sourced from Japan, the new product line builds on the success of Numi’s existing green tea offerings and enables more consumers to discover the distinctive and nuanced flavors of high-quality roasted green teas from Japan.
David Feder, Executive Editor-Technical for Prepared Foods, interviews Allison Rittman, research chef and expert on the art and craft of creating organic foods and beverages.
Cultivated meat company launches new name, visual identity, and wordmark in preparation for commercial launch in the US
November 14, 2022
The company opened the world's first cultivated meat production line in Israel in 2021, becoming the first company to immortalize animal cells without any genetic modification and has pioneered a culture medium recycling technology that can reduce production costs and waste.
The plant-based seafood company’s new crab cakes are available in new markets through new Sysco, US Foods, Fancy Foods Inc. and Webstaurant.com
November 9, 2022
In July, the Mind Blown Crab Cakes, Dusted Shrimp and Scallops became available nationwide at all Sprouts Farmers Market locations, marking the brand’s first national distribution.
The patent specifically covers proprietary use of “protein bound fat” streaks that alternate with ultra-lean meaty layers, and their use of the natural umami flavors found in proteins
November 8, 2022
In recognition of its breakthrough status as the first plant-based bacon to harness techniques providing the genuine flavor and texture of bacon, Thrilling Foods Bakon™ has been awarded a US Patent, with other US and international patents pending.
Tate & Lyle uses SupplySide West to showcase taste, on-trend functional benefits
November 3, 2022
Tate & Lyle used this year’s SupplySide West 2022 to showcase ingredient innovation, its formulation expertise, and commitment to making food healthier and tastier.
AAK uses SupplySide West to highlight plant-based fats and oils
October 27, 2022
AAK invites SupplySide West (SSW) attendees to discover their latest multi-functional fat and oil solutions during the Expo event in Las Vegas, November 2-3, 2022. Visitors to AAK booth #2330 can discover a variety of forward-looking concepts that highlight the versatility and performance of AAK’s specialty fats and oils for a wide range of food and nutrition applications.
MANE using Fi Europe 2022 to showcase natural ingredients, sustainable profile
October 27, 2022
MANE will present a broad spectrum of savory solutions especially adapted for use by flavor houses and ingredient blenders. It also will demonstrate and explain how sustainability drives its latest new product innovations.