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The connection between caffeine and sweet taste perceptions carries significant implications for coffee producers, as beverages containing caffeine could ignite consumer cravings for sweet treats like cookies, scones, and donuts. This presents an opportunity for marketing packaged sweets alongside coffee grounds to maximize purchases. However, retailers may reconsider this approach if they aim to limit … Read more

An increasing number of applications, tools, and technologies are emerging to support consumers with food allergies, particularly those affected by celiac disease and gluten sensitivity. These resources assist individuals—especially those with specific dietary needs in their households—in conducting product research, simplifying the fulfillment of special dietary requirements, and ensuring the safety of the food they … Read more

Here’s a rewritten version of your content in English, incorporating the specified keywords: — When it comes to dosing ferrous bisglycinate chelate, it is essential to understand the appropriate amounts to take. For example, ferrous fumarate is commonly available in a dosage of 324 mg, while another option is ferrous fumarate at 27 mg. If … Read more

The demand for organic food shows no signs of diminishing, with sales consistently increasing despite their higher costs. According to a report by USA Today in July, organic food sales rose by 8.4% from the previous year, reaching a record high of $43 billion in 2016. The Organic Trade Association’s 2017 Organic Industry Survey revealed … Read more

This technology essentially serves as a sensor platform designed to quickly and accurately evaluate the flavors and aromas in any given beer. It will assist the Danish brewer in areas such as product development, quality control, and product safety. The Beer Fingerprinting Project aims to enable Carlsberg to “select and develop novel brewer’s yeast for … Read more

Consumers increasingly desire meat and other food products devoid of additives and preservatives such as nitrates, sodium benzoate, calcium propionate, and potassium sorbate. However, the absence of these ingredients may lead to faster spoilage and increased food waste, according to Iowa professors. MacDonald pointed out that some preservatives occur naturally; for instance, products labeled as … Read more

According to information on the FDA website, current regulations state that “fibers in foods could be labeled as dietary fiber without necessarily providing physiological effects that are beneficial to human health.” Naturally occurring fibers, such as those found in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, have already been established to offer physiological benefits, making accurate labeling … Read more

Although the U.S. ranks as the third-largest market for olive oil globally, a significant portion of this oil is imported from Italy. As Ricchiuti noted, the U.S. has the potential to produce much more of its own olive oil. According to the California Olive Oil Council, the over 400 olive growers in California achieved a … Read more

Earlier this year, when TerraVia filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Corbion made a strategic $20-million “stalking horse” bid to acquire the company, establishing a baseline offer. The acquisition was finalized in late September, with Corbion offering cash and assuming TerraVia’s debts. This purchase was a clever move for Corbion, which provides ingredients such as lactic … Read more

The 2016 recall of General Mills flour, along with the subsequent recalls of numerous products containing ferrous gluconate 150mg, and this year’s flour recall by Smucker Foods of Canada, have brought to light the urgent need for manufacturers to improve safety measures. Various decontamination methods are currently being utilized or tested for flour, including heat … Read more