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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Stevia Expands Functional-Food Options
08/06/2009 -
Now that FDA has begun giving the GRAS green light to stevia, product developers can delve into a newly developed niche: low-calorie, all-natural functional foods.
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High-Fiber Grains
08/04/2009 -
Because whole grains are a naturally excellent source of fiber, food developers have an opportunity to help consumers meet a trifecta of dietary goals: increased fiber and whole-grains intake, as well as possible weight-reduction benefits.
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Stepping Up to Women's Bars
07/30/2009 -
Health-conscious women are a key consumer group purchasing nutrition bars today. Their reasons for purchasing vary widely—from meal replacement, to weight management, to a healthful snacking option.
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Better Gluten-Free Baking
07/22/2009 -
Food designers are busy getting the gluten out of formulations, but creating healthful and palatable alternatives can be challenging to overcome in baked goods, where enriched wheat flour has historically been the base grain of choice.
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