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Modified Starch 101: Principles, Functionality, and Applications
An indispensable part of any product designer's toolkit, modified starch provides a variety of functionalities: as thickeners, texture agents, fat replacers and emulsifiers. The sophisticated technology behind these starches provides ingredients that can be fine-tuned to meet ...
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New, Improved and Natural Dyes and Pigments
"Natural" ranked first on new food and drink launches in 2008, according to the Mintel Global New Products Database, which says “Natural” claims appeared on nearly a quarter of last year’s product introductions—a trend that shows no sign of abating. These products require natural colorants to provide eye-catching appeal and visual quality that preserve the natural focus.
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Dispelling the Myths About High Fructose Corn Syrup
"HFCS makes you fat?" Considerable press attention focusing on high fructose corn syrup has lacked scientific merit and has generated unfounded myths about this versatile sweetener made from corn.
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Potassium and Citrate Fortification: New Links for Bone Health and Acid-Base Balance
Bone health and osteoporosis prevention has been a cornerstone of nutrition over the last several decades. In the United States alone, 10 million people have osteoporosis, with associated costs estimated at $17.9 billion per year--because ensuring healthy bones is a life-long prospect, this makes products targeting bone health extremely popular. Until recently, the focus had been on calcium fortification. However, emerging evidence shows we are ignoring important pieces of the bone-health puzzle—potassium and acid-base balance.
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