The National Provisioner's Associate Group Editor Sammy Bredar gathered these news items on the expo floor during the Institute of Food Technologists First Annual Event and Expo.
T. Hasegawa USA introduces Plantreact, a natural, science-driven flavor technology designed to replicate the taste of animal proteins in plant-based foods.
California-based company adds equipment, resources and production space to accommodate production of USDA-certified meat and poultry-based products, such as soups, food bases and seasonings.
Animal fat includes subcutaneous, intermuscular, and intramuscular (marbling) adipose tissues (Rhee et al., 2000), containing mostly triglycerides (neutral lipids) and a small amount of phospholipids (polar lipids).
Half the benefit of pre-marinated meat is consumers know what they are going to get: embedded taste and convenience. Processors are utilizing new technologies with injections and marinades, so everything tastes the same but with less sodium and sugar, and fewer food-safety concerns.