With consumers more acutely aware of the health benefits of dietary fibers, they are seeking various ways to include them in their diet. This Novozymes technical paper presents an easy-to-implement innovation called Saphera ® Fiber, which converts lactose to dietary fiber and simultaneously reduces sugar without affecting sweetness in dairy products.


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Silesia shines light on tailored ingredient solutions for alt-dairy and functional confectionery
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Solmiko Advanced Milk Proteins
13 Jun 2022 --- Solmiko is a range of Nutritional Milk Proteins providing all the nutritional properties you are looking for in better-for-you food and beverage applications. It is a one stop protein source which contains high levels of calcium and essential amino acids. Solmiko milk proteins demonstrate excellent flavour, solubility and heat stability making it suitable for a range of nutritional applications.Discover more
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Tapping regional milk variations to build authentic alt-dairy tastes
20 Dec 2021 --- The environment where cows are raised has an impact on how their milk tastes. Edlong’s Mervyn de Souza, chief innovation officer, reveals that understanding these flavor nuances is key in mimicking authentic dairy's taste. He also shares that certain plant bases are taking off in the regions where those crops thrive, noting that quinoa is rising in Latin American alt-dairy.
Elevating dairy-free bakery applications
10 Dec 2021 --- Palsgaard has developed two new functional solutions for non-dairy whipping cream used in cakes and fillings. They are low-fat with shelf life extension properties. Claus Hansen, application manager of dairy and ice cream, takes a closer look at an emulsifier blend free of palm oil and partially hydrogenated oils called Palsgaard CreamWhip 431 and Palsgaard CreamWhip 412, a custom-designed stabilizer blend for low-fat non-dairy whipping cream made with vegetable fat.

Irish Oats - The Perfect Plant-Based Solution
23 Mar 2022 --- Glanbia Ireland, while known for being a dairy company, has a long history in grains and cereals with their extensive Irish oat portfolio. During this webinar they will take you on our oat journey demonstrating how Irish oats are the perfect plant-based solution for all your application needs.
Plant-based: The Canvas for Innovation
17 Mar 2022 --- With personal health and global sustainability proving to be strong drivers of consumer choice, plant-based R&D has refocused from mimicking meat, fish and dairy, to optimizing options that stand on their own merits. “Plant-based: The canvas for innovation” is #2 of Innova Market Insights’ Top Ten Trends for 2022. Join Myrthe de Beukelaar, Sr. Market Analyst, as she elaborates on the evolution of plant-based options in the food and beverage industry.
The Editor Presents: The Confectionery Issue
17 Feb 2022 --- What’s driving change in the confectionery category? Find out with highlights from The World of Food Ingredients’ Confectionery for the Senses edition. The journal’s editor, Missy Green, walks through key themes in a 15-minute flip through and Q&A. Topics include sweet NPD, flavor trends, vegan formulation, healthier chocolate, nut inclusions, upcycled prebiotics and a new take on saturated fat.
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Ingredients for Success with Plant-Based Yogurt Alternatives
08 Jul 2021 --- As demand for plant-based, dairy alternative products continues to accelerate worldwide, consumers are focusing on their choices: not only great taste and texture but cleaner, easier-to-understand labels as well. Developing spoonable yogurt alternatives with almond, oat and other plant-based protein sources requires multifunctional ingredient solutions that can address these consumer needs and overcome formulation challenges. In this timely webinar, Innova Market Insights and CP Kelco will share useful insights about the global market for plant-based spoonable yogurts and show how CP Kelco can help you unlock nature-powered success through innovation with its unique portfolio of sustainably sourced and produced ingredients.
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