As demand for clean label declarations and functional ingredients intensifies, F&B innovators are turning to advanced solutions to retain product mouthfeel. From starches and fibers to yeast-based enhancers, companies are developing versatile tools that help brands preserve texture, creaminess, and roundness, especially when sugar, fat, or salt are reduced to cater to health-conscious consumers. Food Ingredients First speaks with Ingredion, Balchem Human Nutrition and Health, Biospringer by Lesaffre, and Sensient Flavors & Extracts to understand how industry leaders support reformulations to score high on sensory thresholds.
