Most formulators and nutritionists realize that soy protein provides many functional and nutritional benefits in foods. These benefits include providing better yields and moist texture in processed meats and protein-based satiety when added to beverages or nutrition bars. However, in all cases, when added to prepared foods or nutritional products, soy is considered a definite…
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The first Earth Day was April 22, 1970. It was organized in response to population growth with an eye toward the impact every human makes on the Earth. Denis Hayes, the chief organizer of the first Earth Day said at that time, “It is already too late to avoid mass starvation.” The FAO and the…
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In 2009 Men’s Health published an article claiming that soy causes “gynecomastia,” better known as man boobs. One, 60-year-old man developed some real man boobs and took himself to a gland clinic. It was discovered he was consuming ¾ gallon of soy milk a day. When told to stop drinking the soymilk, the man’s boobs…
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2015 could be called The Clean Year. The year we cleaned-up ingredient labels so consumers would know what each ingredient in our formulas is. This could be called the year that everything became “more real” and less processed. Perhaps consumers would celebrate how clean our labels are if they knew what they wanted in a…
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Honey powders were developed to meet the needs of the food industry for a better way to store honey. Dried honey requires less storage space and stops the inherent waste and sanitation problems associated with liquid honey. It’s also a convenient way to store honey for prolonged periods of time to avoid crystallization of the…
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In the highly competitive and price-sensitive world of fresh ground meat, shelf life can be crucial for profits. One or two extra days without unsightly browning can be the difference between a sale and a return to the manufacturer. Raw meat quality, clean processing and controlled atmosphere packaging remain keys to maintaining a good fresh…
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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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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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The SPI Group was out in force this year to explore and taste the newest and hottest food trends at the Winter Fancy Foods Show. We were just some of the over 17000 attendees over the three day show. The show encompassed over 1300 exhibitors showing their fancy edibles at the Moscone Plaza in downtown…
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