What You Really Knead to Know About Vital Wheat Gluten What Is Vital Wheat Gluten? Gluten is an incredibly versatile protein that is naturally occurring in wheat and other similar grains. When it’s extracted from wheat, the free-flowing protein-packed powder is known as vital wheat gluten. What Is Vital Wheat Gluten Used For? Vital …
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Stoked on Starch: What to Know About Unmodified Potato Starch As the name suggests, unmodified potato starch is the yield following the extraction of starch compounds from potatoes. Similar to other starches it is considered unmodified if the starch has not been physically, enzymatically, or chemically altered to change its properties. What Is Potato Starch …
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Power Up With Hemp Finally, after years of flax and chia seeds leading the way as superfoods, hemp is getting it’s turn in the spotlight. Hemp-derived products, especially de-hulled hemp seeds and hemp protein powder, are nutrient dense and can be used in a wide variety of food applications. From bakery mixes to sports nutrition, …
What the Hemp? The Power Plant Potential in a Budding Market With ongoing legislative changes since the release of the Cannabis Act and controversial consumer perceptions related to cannabis, manufacturers are challenged by the uncharted marketplace that requires continued consumer education and the demystification of the term ‘cannabis.’ As a result, industrial hemp is being …
Think Beyond Meat: Getting It Right with Meat Analogs and Alternatives Photo by Louis Hansel on Unsplash Growth of plant-based protein and meat alternatives is on the rise and is expected to grow at 14% annually by 2024—with plants being predicted to make up for 1/3 of the Canadian protein market. It’s no secret that …
Plant-Based: Are You Getting It Right? What Consumers Expect From Plant-Based Foods Photo by Deryn Macey on Unsplash Whether inspired by environmental or health considerations, consumers are demanding more plant-based options across the food industry. With more than 1 in 5 Americans identifying as flexitarian1, the term “plant-based” is no longer novel as it is …
Fueling Innovation In Food: Asking Questions Challenges The Status Quo Are you looking to renovate your portfolio or drive innovation with a brand-new product? At Blendtek Ingredients, we understand the challenges you face when balancing an established product portfolio with a continuous stream of emerging trends and an exciting product pipeline. Let’s team up. At …
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