AAK uses IFT to showcase its technology in a wide range of on-trend applications, including high protein confections, plant-based dairy and more

AAK USA Inc. used the Institute of Food Technologist Annual Meeting and Food Expo (IFT19) to highlight its expanded portfolio of formulation solutions. Read more.

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“AAK: Functional Fat & Oil Solutions.” Prepared Foods RSS, Prepared Foods, 13 June 2019, http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/122454-aak-functional-fat-oil-solutions.

TIC Gums uses IFT to showcase ingredient solutions targeting texture enhancement, protein fortification

TIC Gums introduced new ingredient solutions for texture enhancement and protein fortification at IFT 2019. The company showcased new solutions in three prototypes that tap into some of the industry’s largest trends, including plant-based eating and coffee beverages. Read more.

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“TIC Gums: Optimized Formulating.” Prepared Foods RSS, Prepared Foods, 5 June 2019, http://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/122435-tic-gums-optimized-formulating.

The scientists concluded that crickets-based ingredients may serve as a healthy, novel pet food protein and fiber source.

Crickets may support a health community of microorganism in the intestines of dogs fed kibble made with the chirping insects as a novel protein source. Researchers fed dogs either conventional kibble or one made with varying contents of cricket. The scientists observed that species of beneficial bacteria grew in similar abundance in both groups of dogs’ guts. Read more.

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Wall, Tim, and Tim Wall. “Cricket-Based Dog Food Supports Healthy Dog Gut Microbes.” PetfoodIndustry.com, PetfoodIndustry.com, 30 May 2019, http://www.petfoodindustry.com/articles/8198-cricket-based-dog-food-supports-healthy-dog-gut-microbes.