After-school snacks are often laden with sugar and artificial colors. Not so with the following treats that offer healthier, kid-friendly versions....More
The European Food Safety Authority is denying most health claims--but the sweeteners market is another story entirely. Anke Sentko, vice president of regulatory affairs and nutrition communications at Beneo Group, talks with Functional Ingredients editor in chief Todd Runestad about the EFSA approval of isomalt and Palatinose brand isomaltulose. They also discuss the current state of the prebiotic fiber-cum-sweeteners market....More
Vanilla beans are easy to use and add a wonderful hit of intense vanilla taste to any recipe that would normally use vanilla extract (substitute one pod for each teaspoon extract). Here's how to prepare and use the pod....More
Natural sweeteners offer an alternative to the refined sugar and high fructose corn syrup found in conventional products. They can be used in place of sugar or HFCS in any product, from baked goods and cereals to beverages and chewable vitamins....More
