Expect The Unexpected

Ingredient companies are creating more-specialized ingredients that provide specific functionalities in food and beverage formulations. New-generations starches help to improve the texture of baked goods. Sweetener blends help food technologists to formulate products with the desired sweetness profile. But in some cases, the companies showcased their ingredients in unexpected prototypes. Flavors combined in unusual pairings excite the palate. Flavor modifiers add new dimensions to food products.…