By Rico R. MagdaThere has been a silent contest among the major producers  of this unique ‘green-gold’ avocado as to who would be on the top list of suppliers or exporters. There have been many contenders but the production of this ‘green-gold’ fruit is creating some drawbacks like droughts or ...
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Ensuring quality from the plantation to the end product Currently, coconut oil is experiencing a revival and there’s no question that it’s more popular than ever. However, a report by the magazine Ökotest, a German consumer magazine published since 1985, shows that even certified organic coconut oils can contain mineral ...
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The news that plant-based diets are growing in popularity is no great surprise. The appetite for alternatives free from animal products began years ago with substitutes for nuggets and patties. However, mimicking the firm and rough texture of an Italian salami, for example, presents manufacturers with a major technological challenge ...
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By Christian PhilippsenIn the past, trying to find sugar-free productsin the candy aisle was an exception rather than the norm. Fast forward to today, the shelves are lined with a dizzying selection of sugar-free or sugar-reduced options, making consumers spoiled for choice.  This trend can be largely attributed to consumers ...
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Mohini Nitturkar*Introduction India is a land of spices and flavours. These spices and flavours make its dishes delicious and unique. Spices have always been an important part of seasoning in foods throughout the world. Indian food has a huge application of herbs and spices, like chillies, asafoetida, pepper which are ...
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*By Ms. Niveda Bhadgaonkar, Bakery trends show a major shift towards health and wellness globally. Cookies and cakes that are low in sugar, fat, high in proteins, and fibres, added with some herbal extracts, and yet tasteful are now being seen in mainstream markets, even in India. In a report ...
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The ongoing war on sugar has shaped consumer attitude towards sugar and what excessive sugar in take is associated with. As more consumers have become conscious about their health and wellbeing in the lastcouple of years this is something that has amplified. As many consumers view sugar as a cause ...
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