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RTD High Protein Shake Formulation Case Study Beverage / Hydrocolloids
Jul 10, 2024 • Technical R&D Report

Avicel® Microcrystalline Cellulose in RTD High-Protein Beverages

Challenge: A national contract manufacturer experienced severe protein sedimentation and heat-induced phase separation during UHT processing of ready-to-drink chocolate protein beverages.

Key Ingredient: Avicel® CL-611 MCC
Result: Suspension extended to 12+ Mos
Clean-Label Preservation in Fresh Salads Food Safety / Prepared Foods
May 07, 2024 • Food Safety Solutions

MicroGARD® Fermentation Product in Commercial Deli Salads

Challenge: A commercial deli manufacturer needed a clean-label, bio-based microbial inhibitor to replace synthetic potassium sorbate in refrigerated chicken and potato salad lines without impacting flavor profiles.

Key Ingredient: MicroGARD® 730 Pareve
Result: +14 Days Extended Freshness
Plant-Based Protein Texture Innovation Plant-Based / Alternative Meat
Mar 07, 2024 • Textural Science

Soy Protein Concentrate in Fibrous Plant-Based Meat Analogues

Challenge: Replicating the chew, bite strength, and water-binding capacity of traditional ground beef in plant-based patties while reducing post-cooking shrinkage.

Key Ingredient: RESPONSE® 4380 IP Soy
Result: +35% Juiciness Retention
Confectionery Acid Encapsulated Malic Acid Gummy Confectionery / Acidulants
Jan 11, 2024 • Confectionery Innovation

Coated Malic Acid in Sanded Sour Gummy Formulations

Challenge: Preventing moisture absorption and gel degradation caused by traditional un-encapsulated acid sanding in high-humidity packaging conditions.

Key Ingredient: PURAC® Powder Malic Acid
Result: Zero Hydrolytic Softening
Stevia Sweetener Optimization in Functional Beverages Sweeteners / Sugar Reduction
Sep 22, 2023 • Flavor & Taste Dynamics

Next-Gen Stevia Optimization in Zero-Sugar Energy Drinks

Challenge: Masking the inherent bitterness and lingering licorice off-notes of active botanical extracts in zero-sugar functional beverages.

Key Ingredient: ViaTech® 400TS+ Stevia
Result: 100% Sucrose-Like Sweetness
Sugar Free Chocolate Isomalt Formulation Chocolate & Polyols
Jul 26, 2023 • Bakery & Chocolate

Isomalt Polyols in No-Added-Sugar Dark & Milk Chocolate

Challenge: Achieving accurate temper snap, melt curve, and low-glycemic bulking in premium industrial chocolate manufacturing without digestive discomfort.

Key Ingredient: C*Isomaltidex Fine Powder
Result: Identical Viscosity & Temper

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