Do you eat 3 square meals per day? Probably not, according to a recent Consumer Eating Behavior survey! Snacking is becoming a lifestyle! According to IRI data, only 14% of American consumers are eating 3 square meals per day. However, 28% of people say that they eat 4 -5 small meals per day. In addition,…
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Water (should be 0-6 ºC) Phosphate (because the hardest to hydrate ingredients should always go first) Soy protein Salt & Nitrite Sugar and carrageenan (granulation helps your carrageenan disperse) Color, flavor, starch Erythorbate (goes last to prevent reaction with nitrite) The purpose of phosphate in a meat application is to raise the pH of the…
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Did you know that there are more Empty Nesters (165 million) in the US than Singles (92 Million) and the third largest category is married couples with kids? And majority of us don’t eat as families anymore? And that the Millenials (age group from 18 to 33 years) prefer prepackaged ingredients and flavorings to use…
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Yeast Extracts and Autolyzed Yeast Extracts can all be used very effectively in dips to enhance both savory flavors and mouth feel. It’s also an easy way to reduce sodium and replace MSG in your product. Yeast Extract is an all-natural product, produced from yeast that is grown in a growth medium. The cell wall…
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Today, there is an increasing focus on health and well-being. The natural, organic and non-gmo markets are some of the fastest growing segments around. Part of that focus is on the inclusion of probiotics, which are specific strains of friendly bacteria that enhance several physiological functions, particularly the body’s natural defense system and intestinal well-being.…
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This was another successful Southern California IFT Suppliers’ Night. Over 500 exhibitors showcased their products/services and it gave attendees the opportunity to learn about them. The show floor was vibrant with activity and it made the 4 ½ hours seem short. Suppliers’ Night was preceded by the 28th Annual Southern California Food Industry Conference titled…
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I believe the best talk at the Intermountain IFT Suppliers show in Sun Valley this past week, was put on by Justin Shimek, the Chief Technology Officer with Mattson, located in the San Francisco Bay area. He gave a very informative talk about the direction consumers are heading to source their food. Brick and mortar…
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In 2014 the number one cause of food recalls was undeclared allergens. A food product with a label that omits required allergen information is misbranded and the FDA may seize products with undeclared allergens. The most common recall causing allergens are wheat, dairy and soy. The most common finished products recalled are baked goods, snack…
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As a leading protein ingredient supplier on the west coast, SPI Group gets a lot of calls for plant based proteins! Recently, we have especially had a lot of interest in pea protein, and are pleased to recommend pea protein isolate Pisane. Pea protein isolate meets the growing needs of manufacturers of high protein baked…
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As the number of hours available each day seem to be less and less, more snacks are being consumed in place of traditional meals by consumers ranging from millennials to baby boomers. Snacking and eating more frequently has become more socially acceptable. According to Nutraceuticals World, “three quarters of global respondents (76%) eat snacks often…
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