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Expert Interview: Flavor Enhancement in Beer

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Not all beers are created equal.  This is something Scott Helstad, technical services manager at Cargill, knows well.  A seasoned industry veteran, Scott has spent over 28 years working with some of the world’s largest beer companies and is also an avid beer aficionado himself.  Scott recently presented some interesting new research on flavor enhancement …

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White Paper: Drive Revenue Growth with Better-Tasting Functional Drinks

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From Millennials to the aging population, U.S. consumers are increasingly looking for new types of beverages with functional benefits, beyond their traditional favorites. In fact, according to Mintel, two thirds of Americans (67%) sometimes or frequently purchase new/different beverages*. However, with an increasing number of beverage alternatives available, how do formulators develop “better-for-you” beverages that will stand out from …

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Top 10 Reasons to Include TREHA® Trehalose in Your Food Product Formulations

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TREHA® trehalose is a multi-functional ingredient with many benefits in food and beverage formulations.  From improving the flavor of functional beverages to protecting probiotics during stress conditions, TREHA® can help food formulators solve a variety of challenges in multiple applications.  Below is a teaser of the top three reasons, and to learn all of them download the full list! …

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The Tasty Ingredient Behind the Resurrection Plant’s Amazing Desiccation Tolerance

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The deserts of the Southwestern United States are some of the hottest and driest areas in the country.  In these harsh conditions, diverse flora and fauna flourish, many with unique adaptations to their surroundings.  One of these organisms is Selaginella lepidophylla, also known as the resurrection plant, which has evolved the ability to survive extreme …

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New Product Launches Go Gaga Over the Avocado Trend

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The avocado trend is popping up in unique products worldwide.  This month, both McDonalds Japan and Burger King Japan launched avocado-containing sandwiches.  Positioned for breakfast, the avocado toast from McDonalds is avocado, ham, lettuce and a spicy sauce on an English muffin.  The avocado fish sandwich from Burger King Japan is a fried fish filet …

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Video Explores the Multi-Sensory Benefits of TREHA® Trehalose

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Watch our new video to discover how TREHA® trehalose can help formulators meet consumers’ desires for improved freshness, flavor and texture.  A unique ingredient found in nature, trehalose has multi-functional benefits for a wide range of applications … from beverages to bakery and more! Hungry for more information?  Follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter or subscribe to our …

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