East Anglia, United Kingdom—Food producers can use textures to encourage healthy eating, according to new research from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU). Consumer Psychologist Dr. Catherine Jansson-Boyd of ARU and her team had 88 people rate six types of oat biscuits on healthiness, tastiness, crunchiness, chewiness, pleasantness, and likelihood of purchase...
Alland & Robert supplies Karaya gum, a natural and vegetal ingredient that can be used for many food and pharmaceutical applications. Also commonly named “Sterculia,” it is hand-collected on sterculia trees growing on dry and rocky areas, mainly in specific regions of Africa (especially in Senegal and Mali) and India.
MGP offers TruTex, a line of textured wheat protein that can act as a highly versatile ingredient in vegetarian products, as well as meat, poultry, and seafood enhancement. It is an outstanding source of protein with a neutral flavor profile and a unique structure that replicates the look and texture...
