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The popularity of food emulsifiers has spread out to a number of regions all across the globe. It is basically a wide range of chemical ingredients which help food ingredients, like water and oil, to perfectly blend while mixing, leading to the formation of an emulsion. Food emulsifiers can also be utilized as aerating agents for making dessert items such as cakes. Also, it is used as a crystallization inhibitor, with an aim to dodge the occurrence of white patches over chocolates. There are several emulsifier varieties, namely, lecithin, glycerides, mono and diglycerides, fatty acid derivatives etc., which are preferred by most consumers. Let us try to learn about these food emulsifier types in-depth to understand their effectiveness. Lecithin Considering the emulsifier and co-emulsifier market , lecithin is the variety that holds significant demand. It is extracted from vegetable oils like unflower and soy oil. Lecithin can be found in a number of food products, incl...

There’s been a lot of talk about genetically modified foods in the news recently. The main motive of this topic discussion is that is it healthy or not. Currently, the FDA doesn’t require companies to provide evidence that genetically modified foods are safe for consumption before they are marketed to the public. Here, you will get to know about the facts related to one of the earliest GMO crops used widely across the world. The GMO soybean is one of the most extensively used genetically modified plants in the world today and more than 80% of soy grown on the planet is genetically modified. GMOs are gaining popularity in the market because of the profits they offer. Still, there have also been downsides associated with modified crops like soybeans. Let’s take a look at major advantages and disadvantages- Pros: •         Best Protein Source- With demand for soybeans increasing globally as a protein source, GMOs hold potential benefits f...

Preference for healthy food products has led the manufacturers in the food industry to opt for nutritious ingredients globally. Consumers mainly prefer spending on food products that are rich fiber-dense ingredients such as millets. In addition, growing prevalence of various diseases such as diabetes and obesity has led customers to prefer spending on fat-free and fiber-rich food products. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 100 million adults in the U.S. are living with prediabetes and diabetes. Also, a recent report by CDC states that over 36% of the adults in the U.S. have obesity. In order to cater to demands of the customers, manufacturers are focusing on offering diabetes-friendly food products that help in maintaining the blood and sugar level of the customers. As consumption of millets improves the digestive system, boosts respiratory health, lowers the risk of cancer and improves the muscle and nerve health, sales of millets will continue ...