The International Stevia Council has announced that new guidelines for stevia production technologies has been released by Codex Alimentarius, the international food standard safety authority. The Framework for Steviol Glycosides will help suppliers get access to a range of stevia ingredients and how to properly process them. The new framework encompasses four production technologies for the following: stevia leaf extract, steviol glycosides from bioconversion, steviol glycosides from … [Read more...] about New Codex Framework for Steviol Glycosides released
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Seafood alternatives create additional purchase incentives
In the spring of 2021, Planteneers created a new category with its plant-based alternatives to fish and seafood. It was a highlight, as Dr. Dorotea Pein, Director Product Management at Planteneers, explains: “The category didn’t exist before that. The enormous technological leap we made in the development of fish alternatives was a real breakthrough. The current demand confirms the importance of these plant-based products.” According to Dr. Pein, at Plant Based World, which was held in New York … [Read more...] about Seafood alternatives create additional purchase incentives
Plant-based edible coating from Akorn Technology gets EU approval
Food startup Akorn Technology features edible coatings for fresh produce that have recently gotten approval from the European Union (EU). This innovation can be used on whole and cut fresh fruit, with skins that are either edible or inedible peels. The main component of this coating is corn zein, which is a major storage protein of corn. It also contains other plant-based and upcycled ingredients, which reflect the company’s focus on nutrition and sustainability. The coating extends the … [Read more...] about Plant-based edible coating from Akorn Technology gets EU approval
