Taste and nutrition company Kerry has released its new research that shows consumer acceptance and adoption of protein in their day-to-day lifestyles. According to The Protein Mindset: Uncovering Consumers’ Perceptions and Preferences of Proteins, 522% associate protein with a “healthy diet”, while almost half of the participants saw the ingredient as one that provided them with health benefits. Protein was seen to help boost skin health, and beauty, and immunity as well. Participants … [Read more...] about Research shows protein consumption driven by health and wellness in APAC
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Blue California introduces FineCap™ technology platform for microencapsulation
Blue California, supplier of natural ingredients, has launched microencapsulation systems that deliver active ingredients. The platform, called FineCap™, contains about 20 microencapsulation technologies that can be integrated in the food and pharmaceutical ingredients. This meets the growing need for better performance for functional ingredients, dietary supplements. FineCap™ protects ingredients from degradation and unpleasant tastes or aroma from seeping into the product. It also helps … [Read more...] about Blue California introduces FineCap™ technology platform for microencapsulation
U.S. FDA classifies acacia gum as dietary fiber
The acacia gum, also known as gum Arabic or E414, has been recognised by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a dietary fiber. This means that products that contain this functional ingredient can include it in the fiber section of Nutrition and Supplement Facts labels in the country. It is typically utilised in flavorings, beverages, confectionary, bakery, dairy and dietary food items. This announcement comes after ingredients companies such as Alland & Robert have submitted … [Read more...] about U.S. FDA classifies acacia gum as dietary fiber
