Corn allergy is one form of food allergy that appears more prevalent than originally thought. Reports from the late 1950s suggested that corn allergy occurred in 0.16-30% of food allergy patients and were thought to be due to the sugars in corn.1 Surveys in countries such as Pakistan and Mexico revealed that corn allergies [...]
There are a lot of emulsifiers out there. All have their different strengths and shortcomings. But what our industry needs now is a clean label one—lecithin. It’s a widely used emulsifier in the baking industry and it's a versatile one. Your lecithin source matters Lecithin is found naturally in many foods, with the most [...]
If you have looked into or tried baking with a clean label, you know one of the challenges is finding a suitable emulsifier. May I suggest, lecithin? With natural, organic, and non-GMO lecithin products on the market, it’s easy to fit the requirements of a clean label. This is because lecithin is found naturally in [...]
Consumers care about what’s on their label, and regulation has been following the trend. Along with other label-changes coming up next year, there is a focus on bioengineered food. Starting in January 2020, bioengineered foods must be disclosed on the label. The Bioengineered Food Disclosure Labeling (NBFDS or Standard) law was passed in 2016, with [...]
Soy Also known as soybean What is Soy? Soy or soybeans are a legume crop and an important source of oil, protein, fiber and flour. In fact, they are the largest single source of edible oil worldwide, accounting for 50% of the world’s supply.1 Various components of the soybean can be used [...]
A soybean allergen is an adverse reaction by the body to proteins found in soybeans. Soybean Allergen What is a Soybean Allergen? A soybean allergen is an adverse reaction by the body to proteins found in soybeans that cause a host of negative symptoms. Soy allergies are among the top eight [...]
