Sweeteners

Labeling Fiber & Sugar for Clean Label Advantages

Labeling Fiber & Sugar for Clean Label Advantages

FDA’s 2016 dietary fiber regulations went into effect in July 2020. The Daily Value of fiber increased to 28g per day. However, “In the U.S., no analytical method truly measures fiber, but rather measures non-digestible carbohydrate (NDC),” explained David Plank,...

Beyond Stevia to Protein Sweeteners

Beyond Stevia to Protein Sweeteners

Several protein-based high potency sweeteners (HPS) are being explored for possible commercialization beyond stevia to protein sweeteners. “The requirements for any new sweetener include regulatory approval, good taste, practical utility and acceptable cost,” said...

Powering the Evolution of Fermentation Processing

Powering the Evolution of Fermentation Processing

Powering the Evolution of Fermentation Processing Fermentation has a long history, beginning with the spontaneous fermentation of dairy in North Africa in 10,000 BC. So began Paulo de Boer, Ph.D., Scientist And Project Manager, Wageningen Food & Biobased Research,...

The Potential of Protein Sweeteners  [Presentation]

The Potential of Protein Sweeteners [Presentation]

Protein high-potency sweeteners (HPS) are receiving increased attention. Over the years eight, structurally unrelated natural proteins have been proposed as potential HPS: thaumatin, brazzein, monellin, pentadin, mabinlin, miraculin, neoculin and lysozyme. To these...

Fermentation Processing: Advances & Benefits [Presentation]

Fermentation Processing: Advances & Benefits [Presentation]

Abstract: Consumer interest in naturally produced ingredients, foods and sustainable production has led to re-examining the age-old fermentation process. This presentation, titled Fermentation Processing: Advances & Benefits, focuses on how this technology is...

2022 Clean Label Conference – Day 2 Program (May 25)

The 8th in-person 2022 Clean Label Conference will be held at the Westin NW Hotel, Itasca, Illinois (near O'Hare International Airport). Sessions specifically targeting sugar and salt reduction are on Day 2. Presentations that include information on product and...

2022 Clean Label Program Updates

Global Food Forums is pleased to announce the developing program for its 8th annual in-person Clean Label Conference, May 24-25, 2022, Westin Hotel, Itasca, Ill. USA.  2022 clean label program updates will be announced here. Many presentations will be relevant to...

Sweetener Systems Library

Sweetener Systems Library

Welcome to Sweetener Systems Library, which provides free access to valuable speaker presentations and post-conference summaries. A Protein Trends & Technologies Library and Clean Label Library that provide access to summaries and presentations from past seminars...

Nascent SoPure Stevia Reb E

Nascent SoPure Stevia Reb E

Nascent - SoPure Stevia. Reb E is a new stevia leaf extract that has less off-notes compared to Reb A. New stevia-based natural flavors may provide more mouthfeel and flavor-blocking capabilities, as well as enhance sweetness. FEMA GRAS Status.  The Global Food Forums...

Flavor Formation: Does Natural Mean Clean Label?

Flavor Formation: Does Natural Mean Clean Label?

In looking at flavor formation, does natural mean clean label? “All natural” and “clean label” do not necessarily equate with one another, began Deepthi K. Weerasinghe, Ph.D., Principal, dP3 Consulting, in his presentation “Formation of Flavor—Is Natural the same as...