Functional Ingredients
Chart: Functional Ingredients
10 Tips for Developing Beverages With Protein
To craft an ideal protein beverage: Understand production capabilities. Stabilize protein effectively. Validate stability when changing sources. Allow post-thermal mellowing. Assess aged samples before changes. Pilot-test formula adjustments.
Top influencers on the consumer experience in foodservice
In 2015, US foodservice spending surpassed grocery spending for the first time, driven by demand for value, functionality, and variety. Key influencers include health consciousness, hyper-customization, and storytelling, shaping consumer dining experiences.
7 of the hottest trends in snacking right now
The snack market sees a surge in innovative products. Ancient grains feature in bars like Earnest Eats. Jerky gains popularity with unique flavors such as spicy coffee.
Beverages combining prebiotics, probiotics
Consumers now expect beverages to offer functional benefits like antioxidants, probiotics, and electrolytes. With a rising interest in digestive health, products combining gut-friendly ingredients are gaining traction.
Why Pulses are the Next Big Thing in Beverage
When the United Nations declared 2016 the International Year of Pulses, many in the food and beverage industry, myself included, were unfamiliar with the term.
Develop Your Next Alcoholic Beverage
Flavored alcoholic beverages are on the rise, comprising 60% of the US beverage market as of 2015. Imbibe, renowned for beverage development, now enters this space.
5 drivers contributing to growth in functional food and beverages
Coffes popularity endures, finding its way into various categories like RTD coffees, spirits, and beers. With the rising demand for better-for-you products, coffee is increasingly used in functional beverages.
Beverage brands look to capitalize on expanding definition of water
The functional and flavored water market has grown steadily for nearly a decade, projected to increase by 11.5% through 2019. With few regulations in the bottled water section of the Code of Federal Regulations, there’s ample room for innovation.
Elements of Flavor
Chart: Elements of Flavor
