Fruits / Vegetables

Ingredient technology, specifications, characteristics and applications of domestic and tropical fruit and vegetable ingredients for foods and beverages, including fresh, frozen, IQF, dehydrated, freeze-dried, juices and purees, related to issues including flavor, shelf life, ORAC, pH, soluble solids and Brix, packaging, including modified atmosphere, health claims and labeling regulations, and nutrient value.

Flavors of the Future

As the next decade approaches, industry experts divulge which of the current flavor trends have staying power, and which will be ascendant in the coming years. ...More
August 19, 2009 By Kimberly Decker
Posted in Articles, Flavor
Healthy Diet Helps Prevent Kidney Stones

A healthy diet including fruits, vegetables and less salt helps prevent kidney stones from forming, according to a study published online Aug. 13 in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. ...More
August 17, 2009
Posted in News
Asparagus Relieves Hangovers

Amino acids and minerals in asparagus extract may alleviate alcohol hangover and protect liver cells against toxins. ...More
August 17, 2009
Posted in News
Obesity Linked to Fast Food, Beverages

Reducing consumption of sweetened beverages and increasing fruit intake may reduce the prevalence of excess body fat among adolescents, according to a new study from researchers at the University of the West Indies. ...More
August 17, 2009
Posted in News
Meal Replacements Help Shed Pounds

Meal replacements in a medically supervised weight-loss program are successful in facilitating weight loss, according to a new study conducted at the University of Kentucky. ...More
August 14, 2009
Posted in News
Astronauts Need Nutritious Food Boost

Foods may lose their nutrients during extended space missions; therefore, food scientists are exploring different packaging or other means to increase food shelf life for exploration missions exceeding three years. ...More
August 14, 2009
Posted in News, Nutraceuticals
Mango Pit Fights Pathogens

That pesky kernel that makes mango so difficult to slice may help protect against pathogens. ...More
August 14, 2009
Posted in News
Fruits, Vegetables No. 1 Functional Food

Fruits and vegetables ranked as the top “functional food” by consumers in the new International Food Information Council (IFIC) Functional Foods/Foods for Health Consumer Trending Survey. ...More
August 13, 2009
Posted in News
Formulating Nutritional Shots

One-shot servings delivering everything from improved digestive health and immune boosts to sustained energy and lower cholesterol are catching the attention of consumers all over the world. ...More
August 13, 2009
Posted in Articles, Fiber, Nutraceuticals
Former Kraft Foods Exec Sentenced in Tomato Corruption Case

U.S. Attorney Lawrence G. Brown announced Aug. 11 that Robert L. Watson, a former senior purchasing manager for Kraft Foods Inc., was sentenced to two years and three months in prison to be followed by two years of supervised release, and ordered to pay $1,858,000 in ...More
August 13, 2009
Posted in News