26 Jul 2023 --- Consumers are increasingly scrutinizing product labels for ingredients they deem familiar and “closer-to-nature,” with texturizing ingredients at the front and center. Alongside meeting the growing demands for cleaner labels, product developers are piloting simple and recognizable texturizing ingredients that ensure ideal sensory experiences, while taking into account the cost and availability of raw materials. Food Ingredients First speaks with various suppliers, who detail their latest ingredient innovation strategies, adapted to long-held formulation challenges in popular F&B.