08 Jul 2019 --- Botanical-infused food and beverages are enjoying trending status on the market this year, particularly in the segments of sports nutrition and alcoholic beverages. Aside from offering a wealth of health-boosting properties, the extracts are equally desirable for their potential to elevate flavor experiences with unique taste profiles. In addition, the industry is looking to botanicals as an alternative to artificial coloring as evidenced by the increasing use of spirulina and turmeric in enriching visual appeal with vibrant greens, blues and yellows, each with its own host of health properties.