From immunity straws and fiberenriched ravioli and pizza to a growing number of novel protein sources, nutritional ingredients were on display in a multitude of finished products at the IFT Food Expo® in Chicago this summer. This indicates that there is no slowing down in innovation in the area of functional foods and beverages. Here is a sampling of some of the unique and healthy ingredients and prototypes that were on display.
Proteins
MGP Ingredients, Atchison, Kan. (www.mgpingredients.c…