CBD Oil Also known as cannabidiol, CBD or hemp extract What is CBD Oil? CBD is the abbreviation for cannabidiol, one of over 100 natural, active compounds found in Cannabis Sativa L plants. Found in industrial hemp and marijuana, CBD does not have the psychoactive effects of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). The oil has [...]
Maple Fiber What is Maple Fiber? Maple fiber is a multi-functional ingredient sourced from red maple trees and water using a specialized process. It is an insoluble dietary fiber made up of cellulose, lignin and other non-starch polysaccharides naturally present in red maple and most other plants.1 It is well suited for [...]
Allulose What is Allulose? Allulose is a novel reduced-calorie sweetener for the food and beverage industry. It is a ketohexose monosaccharide with the scientific name D-ribo-hexulose, or just D-psicose. It is about 70% as sweet as sucrose. It provides only 10% as many calories as sucrose (0.4 calories per gram).1,2 [...]
Chia Seed What is a Chia Seed? Chia is a small, black seed native to the Americas. It is a subtropical crop, recently popularized for its unique nutritional composition, mainly high omega-3 fatty acids which account for 60% of its oil content. Chia seeds, flour, oil and mucilage can be used in [...]
Agar Also known as Agar-Agar and Gelosa What is Agar? Agar is the dried colloidal polysaccharide extract of certain marine algae which finds use in the food industry for its ability to gel and hold water. A powdered form can be odorless or have a slight odor and is usually white or pale [...]
Sorghum What is Sorghum? Different varieties of sorghum range in color from white and pale yellow to deep red, purple and brown. Sorghum is used as a feed for cattle and poultry, as well as human consumption. It is often the only source of energy and protein in some parts of Africa [...]
Einkorn What is Einkorn? Einkorn (Triticum monococcum) is a grain that has a single kernel per spikelet.1 Preferred over wheat due to its higher nutritional value, it can be ground into flour and used in bread making and other baked goods. It is a close relative to wheat and durum. Unlike wheat, [...]
Vitamin D What is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is a hormone that can be made in the human body or consumed in food or supplements. Because the body can make its own vitamin D from sun exposure on the skin, it has been known as the “sunshine vitamin.” It is also commonly [...]
Along with trends from the last few years, the demand for natural and organic products is growing. And it’s not going away anytime soon. So now is the time to jump on the train. But before you do, it's important to know what’s involved in the process. Going Organic When it comes to labeling [...]
Sprouted Grain Bread Also known as Sprouted Bread What is Sprouted Grain Bread? Sprouted grain bread is made from a flour or mash created from sprouted cereal grains. The sprouting process involves the germination of cereal kernels and releases nutrients and organic compounds naturally trapped in the grain structure. Sprouted flour or mash [...]
