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Modifying flavor in dairy foods
When formulators enhance their dairy applications with protein or other nutrients, it often comes with an undesirable taste. Our modifying flavors balance this off-taste, instead delivering the taste that consumers prefer. Food Business News recently highlighted our expertise in this area in an article on flavor challenges for the dairy industry. “At the end of the day,Continue reading “Modifying flavor in dairy foods”
Tea and coffee surf energy’s next big wave
Part of the greater consumer movement toward overall health and wellness is a move toward natural energy beverage sources—primarily, tea and coffee. Dairy Foods recently featured Virginia Dare’s tea and coffee extracts in an article on this trend. “Consumers tend to perceive tea and coffee as health-neutral, unprocessed, and a normal part of daily life,” said SiddhiContinue reading “Tea and coffee surf energy’s next big wave”
Labeling Vanilla Flavorings and Vanilla-Flavored Foods in the U.S.
Perfumer & Flavorist magazine published an especially compelling article about labeling vanilla flavors in its May 2018 issue. As the only flavoring materials subject to a federal standard of identity, vanilla flavorings are subject to strict guidelines that require standardized products to come from the properly cured and dried fruit pods of Vanilla planifolia Andrews and of Vanilla tahitensisContinue reading “Labeling Vanilla Flavorings and Vanilla-Flavored Foods in the U.S.”
Natural sweeteners cut calories, improve taste
As brands continue to reduce sugar in their applications, they might struggle to deliver a consistent taste. Virginia Dare’s masking flavors can help improve the taste in these applications, and were featured in a Beverage Industry article on the topic. “Today, ingredients are almost as important to consumers as taste, and masking ingredients help formulators check offContinue reading “Natural sweeteners cut calories, improve taste”
WHITE PAPER: Top Trends in Beverage Formulation
The beverage market has long been incredibly dynamic and innovative, characterized by a high degree of new product development and strong competition for consumer attention. Recent years have seen a particularly intense flurry of new product development, with whole new sub-segments (e.g., kombucha, kefir) emerging, new claims and ingredients developing, and beverage categories overlapping oneContinue reading “WHITE PAPER: Top Trends in Beverage Formulation”
Pea Protein and Preferred Taste
Alternative proteins are among the hottest trends in multiple food categories like beverage, snacks, and meal replacement. Adventurous options, like algae and insect protein, are still looking for a larger consumer base, and soy and whey protein still have allergen concerns. Pea protein boasts a number of positives that have lead to substantial growth inContinue reading “Pea Protein and Preferred Taste”
Science, Safety and Advocacy: Q&A with Howard Smith, Jr., President of IOFI
Virginia Dare President Howard Smith, Jr., was recently featured in a Perfumer & Flavorist Q&A about the International Organization of the Flavor Industry (IOFI), of which he has been the president since December 2016. Within the article, Smith discusses his views on the current state of the flavor industry, as well as where it is headed.Continue reading “Science, Safety and Advocacy: Q&A with Howard Smith, Jr., President of IOFI”
Press Release: Virginia Dare to Exhibit at IFT17 Food Expo in Las Vegas
Virginia Dare to Exhibit at IFT17 Food Expo in Las Vegas Company highlights cold-brew coffee and flavors for plant-based protein bars at the annual expo *** BROOKLYN, NEW YORK – June 22, 2017 –Virginia Dare is highlighting cold-brew coffee and flavors for plant-based protein bars at the 2017 IFT trade show. Both segments are growingContinue reading “Press Release: Virginia Dare to Exhibit at IFT17 Food Expo in Las Vegas”
Cold Brew Coffee
Just because it is cold doesn’t mean it is cold brew! Unlike iced coffee, which is brewed hot and poured over ice, cold brew coffee is prepared differently and delivers a much different taste. Coarse-ground coffee is steeped in room-temperature water for hours and then the grounds are filtered out. What results is a coffeeContinue reading “Cold Brew Coffee”