According to a study commissioned by Palsgaard, buyers are generally happy with plant-based products in the market today, with 4 in 10 saying they purchased more since the onset of the pandemic. The top decision driver is they consider these variants are the better and healthier option, while 51.3% enjoyed the taste. About 45.8% want to help address environment and sustainability issues. The study from the emulsifier and stabiliser company involved 1,307 respondents from Mexico, France, … [Read more...] about Research shows more consumers bought plant-based since COVID-19
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Kerry introduces second-generation taste extracts for alcoholic beverages
Ingredients manufacturer Kerry has made public its Botanicals Collection ZERO 2.0, a line of preservative-free, 0% ethanol botanical extracts for the alcohol beverages industry. This ingredient can be incorporated in mocktails, alcoholic drinks and help producers maintain low or zero alcoholic content. It also helps producers meet clean-label and authentic-quality requirements. Compared to what’s traditionally used, the extract is stable, with no haze or sedimentation and delivers complex and … [Read more...] about Kerry introduces second-generation taste extracts for alcoholic beverages
CP Kelco formally launches gellan gum product for dairy alternative beverages
Nature-based ingredients company CP Kelco has introduced its latest innovation in the gellan gum product line, the KELCOGEL® DFA Gellan Gum. Discovered by the company 40 years ago in bacterial culture in a lily pond, this ingredient is now processed via fermentation for industrial applications. As an alternative to locust bean gum, this product improves desired suspension and mouthfeel of the drink. It ensures the extra protein, calcium, vitamins and other micronutrients stay evenly … [Read more...] about CP Kelco formally launches gellan gum product for dairy alternative beverages
