Saliva contains enzymes that begin the digestion process, and it also helps us to taste food. Scientists recently discovered that proteins in saliva go beyond helping us taste food to actually influencing how the food tastes, which in turn could influence what foods people willingly choose to eat. Proteins released by salivary glands interact with […]
The global guava puree market is expected to rise at a CAGR of 5.6% by the end of forecast period. The market generated revenue of US$ 313.8 mn during 2017 and is expected to rise significantly in the coming years. According to variety, the leading segment is tropical pink with 55.2% share in 2017. Tropical […]
Bunge North America, the North American operating arm of Bunge Limited, is adding lentil functional flour to its line of clean-label ingredients. This product is a protein-rich, functionally equivalent substitute for modified starches that can be listed as simply “lentil flour” in an ingredient statement. According to AC Nielsen, within the categories that commonly use […]
Better Juice has developed innovative technology which converts sugars to fibers thereby reducing the load of simple sugars in orange juice. The patent-pending enzymatic technology uses all-natural ingredients to convert monosaccharides and disaccharides (fructose, glucose, and sucrose) into prebiotic and other non-digestible fibers and sugars while keeping the juicy flavor of the beverage. Popular juices, […]
Industry Leading Extraction Technology Enables Flavor and Color Innovation Sensient Technologies (NYSE: SXT), today announced that it has acquired Vancouver based Mazza Innovation Limited, a global leader in botanical extraction technology, for an undisclosed amount. The addition of Mazza Innovation is a major step in the evolution of Sensient’s ‘seed to shelf’ strategy to innovate […]
A study published in the journal Metabolism suggests that an essential oil in cinnamon may be used as a treatment to fight obesity. Scientists had previously observed that cinnamaldehyde, an essential oil that gives cinnamon its flavor, appeared to protect mice against obesity and hyperglycemia. But the mechanisms underlying the effect were not well understood. […]
Drinking coffee is “more likely to benefit health than to harm it” for a range of health outcomes, according to researchers in The BMJ today. The researchers’ findings only enhance a good period for coffee products, as Innova Market Insights’ top trends for 2018 note that coffee is clearly trending, especially among Millennial and Generation […]
Widely used in the production of food, gelatin offers manufacturers across all categories an unrivaled set of functionalities. Rousselot’s range of products includes gelatin, hydrolyzed gelatin, as well as gelatin solutions facilitating innovation. The most recent addition of hydrolyzed gelatin at Rousselot is ProTake which can act as a replacement to improve texture and flavor, […]
Pepsi has launched its latest limited edition drink, Pepsi Fire, which is described as ‘a refreshing cola with a cinnamon flavored twist’. Pepsi Fire will be available in US stores nationwide for eight weeks from May 22. It will be available at major retailers in 20 oz bottles and 12 oz can 12 packs; and […]
Drinks sweetened with highReb A stevia may have similar or higher satisfaction ratings than sucrose drinks, but added fibre lowers scores, according to a new sensory and sensationfocused study. The study, by Danish researchers, combined hedonistic sensory ratings with postingestive sensation ratings, to give what they suggest is a more holistic system of food satisfaction […]
As Switzerland prepares to legalise three insect species for food, we talk to one Finnish researcher on the best ways to process mealworms and crickets to get the optimal flavour and texture profile. Insects are still awaiting novel food authorisation in the EU although this has not hampered innovation with a number of European companies […]
Firmenich has announced cucumber as the 2017 “Flavor of the Year” based on the growing appeal of this refreshing flavor. The growing demand for refreshing, clean, and healthy food and beverages is reportedly driving cucumber’s surge in popularity. “Our trend insights show that consumers are really enjoying lighter, refreshing ‘green’ flavors, such as cucumber. We […]
Fragrance and flavor house MANE is shaking up the kebab industry with its launch of a vegetarian version of the well-known snack known as shawarma, doner or gyro and is debuting a range of flavoring blends for red and white meat. Tapping into the rise flexitarians across Europe, the 100 percent vegetarian kebab follows a […]
