Umami

Naturally Nutritious

Ingredients that feed consumers’ back-to-nature hunger can also provide functionality and an economic edge. ...More
February 20, 2012
Posted in Articles, Bakery / Cereal, Fiber
Asian Sauces: Adapting Authenticity

By emphasizing deliciousness over authenticity, Asian sauces—highlighting katsu, sriracha and ponzu—provide a foothold for the mainstream, sometimes even keeping authenticity intact. ...More
January 24, 2012
Posted in Articles, Dressing / Marinades, Flavor, Sauces / Gravies / Soup
A Unique Grain of an Idea

The many unique grains available today aid plate presentation and enhance retail product appeal. ...More
December 23, 2011
Posted in Articles, Bakery / Cereal
Umami and Sodium Reduction

Umami boosts flavor, mouthfeel and overall appeal of low-sodium formulations. ...More
October 14, 2011
Posted in Articles, Flavor
Culinary Roadmap for Chocolate

Chocolate instantly brings thoughts of indulgent desserts to mind, but chocolate has a diverse flavor based on growing regions and lends itself to more than just sweet treats. ...More
August 29, 2011
Posted in Articles, Bakery / Cereal, Flavor, Sauces / Gravies / Soup
Flavorful Sodium-Reduced Foods

Keeping sodium content low is a priority for most food designers. Salt replacers, flavor enhancers and a host of other tools can ensure low sodium maintains high satisfaction. ...More
August 26, 2011
Posted in Articles, Flavor, Sauces / Gravies / Soup
Trends in Condiments and Sauces

The "Condiments and Sauces: Culinary Trend Mapping Report" by Packaged Facts and the Center for Culinary Development (CCD) reveals that consumer interest in condiments and sauces is high. ...More
July 25, 2011
Posted in News, Sauces / Gravies / Soup
Spotlight on New Ingredients: IFT Preview

A preview of some of the new ingredients being introduced at IFT 2011. ...More
June 3, 2011
Posted in Articles, Bakery / Cereal, Colors, Fiber, Flavor, Sauces / Gravies / Soup
Tiger Diets: The Asian Diet Pyramid

Oldways—working with the Cornell-China-Oxford Project on Nutrition, Health and Environment, Cornell University and the Harvard School of Public Health—released the Asian Diet Pyramid in 1995. ...More
June 2, 2011
Posted in Articles
Updating Classic Cookies

Following in the trend-setting footsteps of cupcakes and doughnuts, cookies have been going upscale and gourmet, with innovative flavors—and even health-conscious approaches—surfacing from coast to coast. ...More
May 27, 2011
Posted in Articles, Bakery / Cereal, Fiber, Flavor