Extracts are concentrated and flavorful, and you can use them to create rich flavor profiles for baked goods without the processing requirements for using fresh fruit, nuts, herbs, or spices. Keep reading to discover the benefits of using extracts in baking, the difference between an extract and a flavoring, and some of the most popular […]
Halal is the Arabic word for permissible – halal food contains no forbidden ingredients and is permitted for consumption under Islamic law. Most Muslim consumers pay careful attention to these religious dietary requirements – with over two billion Muslims worldwide1, offering halal-certified foods, beverages, and cosmetics, may be the key to global expansion. Halal […]
Oleoresins are concentrated spices, herbs, seeds, and other plant extracts used alone and as food additives. They are a resin-like residue, either solid, semi-solid, liquid, viscous oils, or thick pastes, one of two products obtained from spices and oils. These oleoresins display the same flavor profile and nutrient yield of the source product, yet with […]
Food fraud is an age-old practice of presenting and selling misleading, adulterated, counterfeited, or unreported foods and beverages and their ingredients as authentic, genuine in source, and precisely as labeled. It’s been around for a long time, as long as we’ve traded food and drink, and it’s a growing problem. Beyond deceiving consumers and […]
While chocolate is a popular sweet treat globally, many cocoa farmers still earn less than $1 per day for their vital role in the $178 billion1 global industry. Fairtrade International and other certification bodies have recognized the need to combat social and economic issues in the sector since 1994, but the industry is still far […]
Fruit and vegetable concentrate adds natural flavor and texture to food and beverages, helping you create processed products that are healthy and convenient. The global vegetable concentrate market was worth nearly $4.4 billion in 2021 and is expected to grow by 3.4%1 every year until 2027. What is driving this increased demand for fruit and […]
Traditional dairy yogurt is favored for being a healthy, tasty, and filling breakfast option, high in calcium, vitamins, protein, and probiotics. These nutrients and probiotics enhance wellness, boost immunity, protect teeth and bones, and support a robust gut microbiome, crucial for overall health. However, producers must turn to vegan yogurt options due to the increasing […]
The fermentation of natural foods is an ancient technique used to create foods such as cheese, sauerkraut, and kimchi, and beverages, including kefir and kombucha. Other fermented drinks and dishes include yogurt, sourdough bread, natto, tempeh, miso, wine, and beer. When David Rain Wallace, a naturalist and conservationist, suggested that ‘fermentation may have been […]
Natural beauty is taking over the skincare and cosmetics scene worldwide, with more celebrities and influencers switching to cleaner products every day. This article discusses the driving forces behind green beauty and how to navigate “natural” versus “organic” ingredient lists. We’ll also dive into a few of the biggest organic ingredient trends attracting eco-conscious beauty […]
Ginger, garlic, and mustard offer rich, aromatic seasoning to a wide range of cuisines in diverse cultures worldwide. These ingredients are synonymous with spicy flavor profiles, and they have numerous health benefits that make them popular additives for medicinal products. In this blog post, we explore the uses and benefits of each of these wonder […]
