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Finding the Sweetspot with Sugar Alternatives
Sugar does much more than just improve the taste of baked goods and make them too good to resist. They are an important part of the...
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Feb 21, 20242 min read
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Dextrose Monohydrate's Diverse Role in Food and Drink Innovations
There are few ingredients in the food and beverage industry that are as versatile as dextrose monohydrate. This sugar derivative plays a...
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Dec 21, 20232 min read
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Maltodextrin in the South African Food Industry
Maltodextrin is a popular and widely used ingredient in the South African food industry. A polysaccharide derived from starch;...
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Dec 19, 20232 min read
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Sugar Myths
Sugar is one of the oldest and most frequently used food ingredients but there are many myths about sugar. In this article from The...
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Jun 19, 20232 min read
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Tried and Tested Titanium Dioxide
Titanium is a well-known metallic element that is used in many industrial applications Pure titanium dioxide (TiO2) is basically a fine...
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Jun 12, 20232 min read
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The Dairy Revolution
Dairy products have always been popular – think images of kids gulping down a big glass of milk, chunks of cheese etc. However, whilst...
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Jun 12, 20232 min read
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Ingredients in Plant-Based Meats
The meat-free, plant-based trend continues to be an important trend in the food industry and is one of the main areas of product...
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Aug 30, 20222 min read
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Unpacking the Onion Powder Market
Food security has meant that food products that have a long shelf life and can be stored for lengthy periods of time have become...
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Jun 27, 20222 min read
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The Sugar Replacement Debate
The debate surrounding sugar and its impact on health is an ongoing one. It is undeniable that high sugar consumption leads to obesity...
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Apr 20, 20222 min read
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Chemistry of Food Colourings
There is undoubtedly a link between food, its colour and its associated flavour. Would crème soda taste the same if it were not green?...
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Apr 13, 20223 min read
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