As an additive, in certain products, phosphates on the label might generate questions from consumers. But, equally, there are applications for phosphates that deliver nutritional benefit to consumers that can override any such concerns.
As the prominence of meat and poultry with marinades increases, the importance of leveraging the most efficient operating technologies becomes crucial.
In recent years, the brisket has become so much more sought after that, as a meat scientist acting in the interest of consumers, I have been challenged to seek alternative beef cuts that could be used in the smoker.
The proposed rule is intended to harmonize FSIS’ nutrition facts labeling requirements with the final nutrition labeling regulations published by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in May 2016.
Research aims to evaluate alkaline electrolyzed reduced water as a clean-label alternative to industry standard enhancement solutions of pork products.
As consumers demand more transparency on product labels, they are requesting fewer ingredients or, at least, ones that don’t sound like they come from chemistry class.
Consumers’ interest in natural and organic products along with products that are labeled with simplified ingredient lists are driving the development and increased use of shelf-life extenders.