An ingredient appreciated by those who practice physical exercises and by those who need to ward off physical fatigue and stay alert, caffeine is not only present in that very hot coffee. There are other products in nature that contain caffeine in their composition....
NATURAL INPUTS
Tannins: ensure the natural version of these antioxidants in your products
Tannins are generally associated with wines, since the grapes have this substance in abundance. But it is not just this drink that has this substance. There are many foods in nature with this component and the best thing is: tannins can be used as 100% natural...
Sugar-free desserts: more flavor with fewer chemical additives
Sugar-free versions of products are increasingly attracting people looking for healthier, more organic food. Willing to put aside white sugar, part of the population has an eye on brands that have reformulated their recipes or have started offering more natural...
How do the food and cosmetic industries use guava powder?
How about changing the artificial aromas, colors, and flavors of guava for 100% natural fruit powder? This has been the choice of many industries that are reviewing the composition of their products to offer consumers healthier options. Fewer and fewer products with...
Ice cream industry: how to make this delight healthier?
Ice cream makers have also been targeted by consumers willing to change eating habits. Ingredients widely used in these products, such as colorings, flavorings, and essences, are being removed from the diet of many Brazilians who have opted for the more natural and...
Natural antioxidants: what is their role in the food and beverage industries?
Antioxidants have the function of inhibiting the action of free radicals in our body, delaying skin aging, and increasing our immunity. These substances are present in various food, including fruits and vegetables. In the food and beverage industries, antioxidants are...
How to produce value-added food?
Reduced sugar, zero gluten, no lactose, and no preservatives. These are some examples of value-added food. In addition to being tasty, they show some kind of concern for the health of consumers in the short, medium, and long terms. These types of products have caught...
5 beverages with dry extracts that relieve stress
Emotional problems, such as anxiety and stress, compromise the quality of life of thousands of Brazilians. This often prevents enjoying leisure time, hinders work performance, and is a gateway to serious illnesses, such as heart attacks and strokes. For years the...
Dry yerba mate extract: where to use this product?
Yerba mate is used in different industries. The plant, originally from South America, has numerous energetic and nutritional properties and is well known in southern Brazil for being one of the main ingredients of chimarrão, a drink originally from indigenous peoples....