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Yeast Extract – Vegetarian and Vegan Friendly
Yeast extract is the perfect ingredient for those looking to expand their vegetarian, vegan or flexitarian diet offerings such as [...]
The History of Yeast Extract
With increased consumer interest in clean label foods, some of the questions that may come to consumers’ minds are “what [...]
Sodium Reduction – a benefit of yeast extract
When used in food and beverage products, yeast extract provides several benefits in a variety of ways, a major one [...]
Umami – the fifth taste
Taken from the Japanese word meaning “delicious taste,” umami is used to describe some of the most delicious of foods [...]
Biorigin sees rise in ingredients supporting mouthfeel & taste amid plant-based boom
Consumers are increasingly aware of what they eat and drink, now more so than ever following the fallout from the COVID-19 [...]
Salt reduction: Preservation without sodium and delivering on taste
Salt reduction remains high on the agenda for food manufacturers and brands tapping into increased demand for healthy products with [...]
Kerry: Umami and Kokumi combination breaks new ground in savory flavors
Umami, referred to as the '5th taste' in the culinary world (in addition to sweet, sour, salty and bitter), and [...]
Inside natural flavors: Meat and dairy alternatives driving need for naturality
A multitude of key trends are driving the natural flavors market currently. Chief among them are sustainability, health and experimentation [...]
Vegemite is now officially vegan – and it didn’t even have to change its recipe
Vegemite became officially vegan without changing its recipe because – surprise – it has always been vegan. Among its ingredients [...]
11 Tasty Snacks That Definitely Belong In Your Work Desk Drawer
These all-natural, vegan-friendly chickpeas have been lightly cooked and seasoned with vegetable oil, sea salt, yeast extract and spices. The [...]
CLEAN LABEL IN FOCUS: Savory Taste Alliance seeks to demystify autolyzed yeast extract
Confused about ‘autolyzed’ yeast extract? You’re not alone, say the suppliers behind a new website designed to demystify an ingredient [...]
The Umami Advantage
Umami flavor with less salt sounds like a welcome formulation for such savory applications as soup, sauces and meat. Yeast [...]
11 Positively British Snacks to Order Online Before the Royal Wedding
Like any good spectator sport, royal weddings require a stash of snacks for enthusiastic viewers. But popcorn and hotdogs—no. Royal [...]
10 British Ingredients Nigella Lawson Can’t Cook—Or live—Without
Marmite Commonly referred to as yeast extract, Marmite is really just a glossy black-brown salty spread that's full of vitamin [...]
Six flavor trends shaping the food service industry
Future trend: Kokumi In the past few years, consumers have become more and more aware of umami as the fifth [...]
Future Trend: Kokumi
In the next five years, expect to see more chefs and scientists turning to kokumi to create complex favors. Operators [...]
Yeast extract may boost brain function
Marmite is far from one of the most popular foods in the United States. In fact, many Americans are unlikely [...]
Yeast Extract: Not MSG But Is It Safe?
Chances are, if you glance through your pantry, you will find numerous foods that contain yeast extract. This ingredient is [...]
Correcting Myths and Misconceptions: Whole Foods Markets and Yeast Extract
MSG, or monosodium glutamate, is an unacceptable ingredient at Whole Foods Market, thus not allowed in any of our products. [...]