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Flavor in Curry Favored by Some for Joint Pain
Turmeric, a bright-yellow spice best known as an ingredient in curry, is gaining scientific interest as a natural alternative to arthritis medications.
How to help your local BBQ joint
Natural Supplement Formulas That Prevent Joint Pain
Many people are starting to turn to natural remedies instead of prescription medications. There are three main reasons for this. First, they have fewer side effects, since they are made from natural ingredients instead of chemicals. Secondly, they don't require a doctor's approval to get them. And lastly, they cost significantly less. One of the most common conditions that people use natural supplements for is joint…
These natural flavors are not easy to source
Flavor firms discuss some of the challenges they face when sourcing certain natural, clean-label flavors. 1
Mystery Flavors? Take a Peep Behind the Curtain
Natural Facts About Artificial Flavors
When you peruse your favorite grocery store, you might see labels everywhere that claim their product is all natural. But what does this really mean? How “natural” are your naturally flavored potato chips anyway? The truth may surprise you. What it Means to be Have a Natural Label Natural flavors can be chemically extracted from …
What Are 'Natural Flavors'?
Are natural flavors actually natural? And what does the designation mean?
Good Question: What Exactly Are Artificial Flavors?
In simple terms, a natural flavor must come from a natural product -- like fruit, vegetables, roots or meats.
Flavor Chemistry: How Taste & Smell Impact Flavor
What does it mean when you taste something? Guy Crosby, Science Advisor for America's Test Kitchen and Cook's Illustrated explains the brief processes on how...
Why umami is a vital flavor for food
A new white paper from the Kerry Health and Nutrition Institute examines how people sense this savory taste and how its use might benefit manufacturers.
Top Flavor Trends Impacting the US Foodservice Industry
Among the flavors already creating buzz in the US, Middle Eastern cuisine has become an inspiration for fusion flavors, ‘less sweet’ desserts featuring ingredients such as olive oil and vinegar are gaining popularity, and functional ingredients are adding color and flavor to food and drinks.
Why is Grilled Food Trending? Less Fat, More Flavor
Grilling may be the easiest cooking method for getting the much-sought Maillard reaction that helps provide many browned dishes a distinct taste. Grilling is one of the most universal and…Read MoreWhy is Grilled Food Trending? Less Fat, More Flavor
We tried an obnoxious amount of 'dill pickle' flavored foods. How were they?
Why are there so many "dill pickle" flavored foods? It sure isn't because they all taste good.
Six flavor trends shaping the food service industry
Lay's Asks for Potato-Chip Flavors Again, Gets Some Super Revolting Ideas
Once again, a snack-food brand learns why it should carefully stage-manage any attempts to crowdsource flavor ideas on the Internet.
The Science Behind How PepsiCo Gives Customers Exactly The Flavors They Want
It involves grilled ribs. And computer modeling. And knowing if a chip should be called Max or Maxx.
Tasteful Design: How Food Packaging Impacts Flavor
We don’t need to know terms like “multi-sensory integration,” “auditory cue modification” or “olfactory receptors” to get by in our daily lives. Most of us are more focused on not walking into a light post while texting. Yet, the new frontier of food packaging is being forged by researchers who throw around (and understand) terms
Bacon tea? Bacon cotton candy? 20 bacon-flavored foods the world doesn’t need
Food flavors may come from surprising sources
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said you can find out what's really in your foods by checking the ingredients list on product labels.
How to Introduce Flavor Into Your Kid’s Sad, Bland Diet
My five-year-old daughter has declared that ketchup is “spicy.” She prefers foods in shades of beige. Her ideal dinner rotation would be something like dino nuggets and peas, cheese pizza and peas, plain udon noodles and peas, tater tots and peas, and ice cream and peas. As a mom who was once a food writer, one who heads straight to the spice section at local markets while traveling, one who delights in bold flavors and daydreams about them long after finishing a meal…
All in good taste: How the search for flavor changed agriculture
Big flavor houses, like those that invented Cool Ranch Doritos and Honey Nut Cheerios, dominate the industry. But as consumer preferences change, farms constitute a growing niche in the flavor
