In recent years, the plant-based diet piqued the interest of many consumers’ nutritional agendas. As of 2021, nearly one in two consumers globally express interest in plant-based foods and beverages. This signifies the shift from niche to mainstream for this product market segment. This transition can be attributed to flexitarianism — a diet primarily vegetarian, occasionally including fish and meat. According to BENEO’s latest plant-based consumer survey, one in … [Read more...] about Striking the balance between health and indulgence with plant-based chocolate
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New study reveals positive impact of pomegranate extract on satiety
Euromed’s natural ingredient Pomanox ® shows potential to help reduce food intake Mollet del Vallès (Spain), September 2022: According to a recently published clinical study by the department of Dietetics, Nutrition and Biological Sciences, those supplementing with Euromed’s natural extract Pomanox ® showed significantly lower levels of hunger and a desire to eat, as well as higher levels of satiety, compared to a placebo group. In the preliminary, independent, placebo-controlled … [Read more...] about New study reveals positive impact of pomegranate extract on satiety
Meala’s Functionally Charged Proteins as Meat Alternatives
Meala's activated protein platform replaces methylcellulose and artificial fillers boost sensory attributes Start-up Meala FoodTech Ltd. is breaking new ground in cleaning up labels in meat alternatives using veggie protein. Meala's proprietary platform creates functionally activated proteins designed to be a 1:1 replacement for methylcellulose and other hydrocolloid and gums widely used in meat alternatives as binding and gelling agents. Meala's multi-functional proteins vastly improve the … [Read more...] about Meala’s Functionally Charged Proteins as Meat Alternatives
