Introduction Dairy products have long been recognized as an important component of balanced dietary patterns across diverse populations. Milk, yogurt, cheese, and other dairy products contribute essential nutrients that support growth, maintenance, and overall health. From a dietetic perspective, the inclusion of dairy in the daily diet can help individuals ...

When shelled and roasted, Macambo resembles a nut. It is not only its appearance that tricks us, but also its flavor profile. Macambo tastes nutty, whether as a salty snack or combined with chocolate. However, the supposed nut is actually the seed of Theobroma bicolor, a tree from the cocoa ...

Ocean Spray Ingredients is part of Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc, a grower-owned co-operative comprising around 700 family farmers across the United States, Canada and Chile.  In 1930, Ocean Spray was founded by three bold farmers in Massachusetts—bonded by a single innovative product. The founders Marcus Urann, John Makepeace, and Elizabeth ...

Bakery products such as bread, biscuits, and cakes are widely consumed across all age groups. Due to their regular consumption, they are ideal vehicles for nutrient fortification. Fortification of bakery products involves the addition of essential vitamins and minerals to improve their nutritional value and help reduce micronutrient deficiencies in ...

Every December, as I walk through the bustling lanes of India’s sweet and snack markets—from the heritage mithai shops of Mumbai to the polished counters in five-star hotels—I’m reminded of how deeply sweets are woven into our emotions. Mithai is not just food; it is memory, celebration, identity. Yet over ...

If you ask flavour developers what makes India such an intriguing market, most of them will say the same thing - it refuses to sit still. Consumers do not swap one preference for another. They add, layer, mix, and reinvent. A generation raised on homemade chutneys, now experiments with chilli-lime ...

Dr. Ruchi Verma Assistant Professor Department of Food Processing and Technology Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida-201312 Overview In the 21st century, food waste has become a global challenge, affecting sustainability, economy, and nutrition security. Nearly one-third of all food produced globally about 1.3 billion tonnes is wasted annually, with fruits ...