The push to reduce sugar in products, supported by regulatory levers such as sugar taxes, has focused largely on the beverage sector. Kerry Taste & Nutrition weighs in on the challenges facing beverage formulators. The beverage sector has been at the forefront of efforts to reduce the sugar content of products. In the UK, for […]
Manufacturer of plant-based proteins and starches, MGP Ingredients has launched a new line of textured proteins that help food innovators mimic the fibrous texture of meat. ProTerra expands the company’s offerings with a new textured pea option that joins its proven textured wheat series (formerly known as TruTex), giving food formulators a range of choices […]
As an example, 26% of French consumers quote “no artificial colours, flavours nor sweeteners” as the most sought-after characteristic in a yogurt, while “healthy” and “short list of ingredients” being scored after that at 17% respectively. At the same time, however, it is well known that taste is invariably the number one driver of purchase […]
Omya presents solutions for nutrition and calcium-rich baby foods Omya, global producer of mineral ingredients, has developed a natural source of calcium for use in baby food applications. With very fine particles, it enhances powdered infant products in a safe and healthy way. The ingredient is ideally suited to finished products such as baby milk […]
Roquette has launched a new pea protein ingredient to help customers create plant-based meat alternatives with less salt. French pea protein supplier Roquette has announced the launch of L85M, a new ingredient to be sold under its Nutralys pea protein range. Currently available in Europe, before it launches in the Americas later this year, L85M […]
The wide array of functionalities in eggs poses a significant challenge for manufacturers seeking to replicate the kitchen staple in plant-based applications. Over the last year, a spike in vegan appetites has propelled the demand for near-identical egg replacements. FoodIngredientsFirst speaks to key ingredient suppliers pushing the envelope in formulating new solutions that imitate the […]
