Sweeteners

Many baked goods found in gourmet markets today cater to individuals with special dietary needs, and the demand for gluten-free and/or dairy-free items is growing every year. Classic baked items can be transformed to fit niche industry needs, but it does take some trial, error and R&D to ensure final functionality.Lace cookies were given their name because of the unique ...

Pies didn’t originate in America, but they have an enduring appeal that has transcended far-flung borders through generations. Tried-and-true favorites continue in many forms, but retail and foodservice are seeing innovative spins on the classics, as well as new additions to the fold. And all the while, ingredients and technology are bringing manufactured pies ever-closer to the pinnacle of homemade ...

Have you ever wondered why new ingredients are created? Which comes first, the ingredient or the problem that the ingredient was created to solve? This classic chicken-or-egg question has important implications for how the ingredient is researched and ultimately marketed. Unlike finished goods sold at retail and in foodservice, industrial ingredients are more likely to come into being due to ...

The beverage craze continues to attract consumers looking for energy, hydration, vitamins and minerals, or just people looking for a feel-good beverage that delivers all of the above. Consumers are looking for better beverage alternatives with real nutritional benefits for day-to-day consumption. They’re also looking for good options to provide to their children. Current health concerns, including obesity, are prompting ...

Like people, some ingredients work harder than others. The quest for greater productivity and cost efficiency in manufacturing has R&D reaching for truly multifunctional ingredients—those that can replace more than one ingredient in a formula while improving functionality, flavor and/or nutrition.STRONG PERFORMERSGums, starches and fibers are common multi-taskers in today’s foods. In a soup or sauce, a gum often replaces ...