The Future Looks Green
10/15/2009 -
Every day we read more about “green” developments in the food industry, but what is really happening on the cutting edge of this commingled concept? This analysis explores a handful of emerging practices, as well as others that are quickly settling into the mainstream.
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Starch on the Side
10/09/2009 -
In menu development, chefs and operators know the critical role of a starch in achieving the perfect balance of plate presentation, flavor delivery and mouthfeel. These qualities likewise go into the development of intriguing retail side dishes.
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Baking Breakfast: What's in the Mix?
09/21/2009 -
Something warm from the oven in the morning is quintessentially comforting. Bakery mixes make breakfast indulgence easy and, with the right choice of ingredients, sometimes healthier, too.
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The Skinny on Food and Cholesterol
08/31/2009 -
Fat and cholesterol both have healthy, vital roles within the human body. Fat is not only a dense energy food source, but it also compactly stores energy within the body and is an important component of cell membranes. Cholesterol is a waxy substance used as the initial point in creating estrogen, testosterone and vitamin D.
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Personalized Foods
08/25/2009 -
Today’s formulators seek ingredients that provide select segments of the population with specific health benefits. Such “life-stage foods” are possible because of advancements in nutritional systems biology, the science of understanding the interaction between food components and diet with cells, organs and the whole body.
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