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Sweeteners

Steviva launches Stevia-based syrup blend to replace HFCS in beverages

All-natural, GMO-free sweetener has identical mouthfeel, flavor profile as HFCS

January 31, 2013

Steviva Brands introduces a Stevia-based syrup blend designed to replace high-fructose corn syrup in beverages.

Tate & Lyle introduces a fruitbased, calorie-free sweetening ingredient

January 25, 2013

Tate & Lyle, in partnership with BioVittoria Ltd., have created PUREFRUIT, a fruit-based calorie-free sweetening ingredient.

Supplier news

Cargill and Arasco to create starches and sweeteners joint venture

January 25, 2013

Cargill and Arasco to create starches and sweeteners joint venture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Ingredients

Arla Foods’ new protein cuts cost of making Greek-style yogurt

January 22, 2013

New proteins from Arla Foods Ingredients cut the cost of making Greek-style yogurt.

Texturants: Dairy’s ace in the hole

In creating healthy foods, formulators often reduce fat and sugar, the very ingredients responsible for the attributes creamy, smooth and soft that consumers expect in dairy foods. What’s the solution? Texturants.

Kimberly Decker

January 20, 2013

In September 2011, a study appeared in the journal Appetite reporting that texture, not flavor, best predicted the level of satiation that subjects expected from certain dairy products. In three separate experiments, the researchers wrote, product samples with the thicker texture — whether yogurt, custard or chocolate milk — rated higher for expected satiation than thinner ones.

Making the case for fiber in dairy foods

Americans do not consume enough fiber. Are added fibers in dairy foods an acceptable way to help consumers meet dietary fiber recommendations?

Karen Giles-Smith MS, RD

January 19, 2013

All fibers fit — including isolated and synthesized/modified fibers. That’s the conclusion of the Institute of Medicine, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the World Health Organization/Food and Agricultural Organization of the United States (CODEX).

Ingredients

Wild Flavors develops sweetness enhancer ingredient

January 9, 2013

Wild Flavors expands its line of taste modification ingredients with new Wild sweetness enhancer.

Beverage ingredients

Wild Flavors develops mint beverage capabilities

December 17, 2012

Wild Flavors Inc. utilizes their extensive portfolio of mint flavors in the development of invigorating mint beverages.

Ingredients

Sensient Colors develops palm-free natural colors

December 12, 2012

Sensient Colors introduces palm-free natural colors, enhancing its library of sustainable and environmentally friendly natural colors.

Mixed results with vitamins, mineral mix-ins for milk

Does it add value to dairy foods and beverages when processors add more vitamins or minerals? Or does it tarnish an otherwise clean label?

Karen Giles-Smith MS, RD

December 10, 2012

On both a personal and professional level, I believe dairy foods are perfect just the way they are. The truth is: I don’t want anyone messing with my milk (or cheese or yogurt). Milk is naturally nutrient-rich and although I understand the rationale for adding vitamin D, I don’t think milk needs further assistance — but that’s just me. Or is it?