Macauba Ingredients: New technique developed for Brazilian macauba fruit oil extraction
12 Feb 2024
We speak with Dr. Peter Eisner, CEO of Macauba Ingredients, who points to the issues with soy and palm production and the need for alternatives. He also shines light on the company's novel method to extract oil, protein and fiber from the whole macauba fruit, with applications including methionine-rich proteins for plant-based foods.
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Christopher Callanan, global licensing lead at Mondelez, discusses the consumer trends behind the company’s recent licensing agreement with Arla Foods, allowing the dairy cooperative to produce, distribute and market chocolate milk under the Mondelez-owned Milka brand. He dives into how “snackification” —... Read More
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Bell Flavors’ Spark consumer research platform has identified “Globetrotter” as an important microtrend for 2024. In its “Passport to Flavor” concept, the flavorhouse went beyond the most well-known global flavors to bring enriching niche experiences, explains Kelli Heinz, vice president of marketing. At IFT... Read More
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Brenda Zavala-Livengood, senior marketing specialist at Kemin, North America, discusses the rising consumer demand for clean label ingredients in meat and poultry products. She spotlights how functional proteins help processors maintain the quality and label appeal of meat products, like breaded, battered... Read More
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Bioenergy Life Science’s flagship Bioenergy Ribose ingredient adds sizzle to plant-based meat while providing benefits for cellular health. Sydney Staedt, marketing manager at the company explains how the ingredient is effective at low doses for plant-based applications. The company also debuts SweetR, a... Read More
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Following the widespread adoption of oat milk, Richardson Food & Ingredients has launched an oat butter, positioned as an allergen-free replacement similar to peanut butter in terms of protein and sugar content. Austin Cupp, sales representative at the company, explains how the neutral-tasting product can... Read More
At IFT First 2024 in Chicago, US, Erin Maxwell, head of ingredients for North America at Louis Dreyfus, told us why the company boasts a “unique place” in the market. The agricultural commodities trader and producer ensures complete oversight of its supply chains, delivering the transparency and quality... Read More
