From the wide variety of sodas, candies, and baked goods that are sold worldwide, it’s clear that people love their sweet treats. But consuming too much white table sugar or artificial sweetener can lead to health issues. In the search for a better sweetener, researchers in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry now report a low-calorie mixture that is as sweet as table sugar and, in lab experiments, feeds “good” gut microbes. Artificial sweeteners have exploded in … [Read more...] about A new low-calorie sweetener could also improve gut health, study shows
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Focusing on convenience, local ingredients and sustainability driving F&B growth in 2022
Supporting holistic health and wellness continue to be at the forefront of trends in the food and beverage (F&B) industry, with the COVID-19 pandemic still a key driver. The consumers of today have gone through this mentally and physically stressful time, resulting in a hyperfocus on self-care through nutrition. They are aware of the link between the food they consume and their health, and want to be more proactive in taking care of themselves and their loved ones. Making more … [Read more...] about Focusing on convenience, local ingredients and sustainability driving F&B growth in 2022
BENEO expands production of prebiotic chicory root fibre
Ingredients supplier BENEO has invested about €30 million to increase the global production of prebiotic chicory root fibre to meet the rising consumer demand. This involves an investment program that expands the capabilities of its facilities located in Pemuco, Chile and Oreye, Belgium. Utilised in the food and feed industry, products that contain chicory root fibre inulin is estimated to reach value worth $11.84 billion by 2028. Inulin and oligofructose, both found in chicory root fibre, … [Read more...] about BENEO expands production of prebiotic chicory root fibre