By Kelly Polte, Applications Scientist, DDW When you think of confections, you most likely imagine vibrant, colorful shades. To achieve those vivid hues, confections are typically colored with synthetics, but as consumers lean more toward ‘clean label’ options, demand for switching to natural colors in confections is skyrocketing. As you start the replacement process, you may hear things like: ‘natural colors aren’t as vibrant as synthetics’ or ‘natural colors … [Read more...] about Simple Label Sweets: Switching to Natural Colors in Confections
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Planteneers Continues Growth Course; New US Location Opens
Hamburg, August 2023 – The desire to improve upon plant-based products shows no sign of slowing down. The rapid development of innovative products plays a central role in this, as can be seen from the growth of food tech company Planteneers. This specialist in functional systems for plant-based alternatives has become a key player in the strongly expanding plant-based market in just three years. Now the company has opened a new office in the United States. In Aurora Illinois, Gretchen … [Read more...] about Planteneers Continues Growth Course; New US Location Opens
Plant-based tuna alternative with authentic mouthfeel
Loryma presents prototypes for vegan fish created from wheat-based ingredients Zwingenberg/Germany, August 2023 – Ingredients specialist Loryma has developed several application recipes for vegan tuna that deliver authentic, fibrous sensory qualities and a delicate texture. The fish alternative can be prepared in the same way as the original and promises an identical mouthfeel. Loryma offers application possibilities for the creation of deli and frozen food products, as well as a classic … [Read more...] about Plant-based tuna alternative with authentic mouthfeel