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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Dec 21, 20232 min read
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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Chemgrit
Dec 19, 20232 min read
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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Chemgrit
Jun 19, 20232 min read
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 12, 20232 min read
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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Chemgrit
Jun 12, 20232 min read
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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Aug 30, 20222 min read
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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Jun 27, 20222 min read
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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Apr 20, 20222 min read
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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Chemgrit
Apr 13, 20223 min read
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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