Challenges facing the Confectionery Industry
The confectionery industry is under pressure as consumers shift to healthier lifestyles. In this blog post, we’ll explore the challenges facing the industry, including declining sugar consumption and the rise of health-conscious consumers. Sugar Restrictions and Other Changes in Diet The confectionery industry is under pressure from health campaigners and government regulators to make changes […]
50 Shades of Red
You can achieve a red colour from a variety of different pigments, deriving from plants, minerals or even insects. Although there is a variety of options, we would recommend using different sources for different applications – learn why later in this blog post! Origin of Red The use of red food colouring dates back to […]
The ultimate chocolate guide
With today being World Chocolate Day (July 7th), we thought we’d take a look at the variety that chocolate has to offer. From the classic milk chocolate, to the more exotic green tea flavour, there’s chocolate out there for everyone. So, whether you’re a chocoholic or not, read on to find out more about this […]
Black Garlic, the ingredient you didn’t know you needed
Black garlic is made by heating garlic over the course of a few weeks/months, producing some compounds of the Maillard reaction and giving the iconic, slightly sweet flavour. Black garlic is believed to originate from Korea, where it was eaten mostly for its health benefits. Now, it is popular globally and enjoyed as an alternative […]
CARMINE REPLACEMENT IN MINCED BEEF APPLICATIONS
Case Study by the department of Food Protection Systems at Plant-Ex ingredients on Carmine replacements. Currently, Carmine blends are used to provide the pink colour in seasonings which are then used in meat products. Carmine is not a clean label colouring foodstuffs, therefore it presents challenges with consumer perception and familiarity, which in turn can […]
Get Ready For a Melting Hot Summer
A hot summer is ahead which means ice cream producers will be busy manufacturing to keep up with the demand… but what are the ice cream trends for this summer? Plant-Ex’s Research & Development Team has been studying consumer trends for ice cream, and is keen to share what will be popular in Summer 2022, […]
Next level Bakery ingredients
Are you looking to create the next most delicious bakery product on the market? You are in the right place. With our NPD team, we curated a list of flavours, and colours that will help make your products the best in the market. With unique delicious flavours, that will make your customers come back looking […]
The secret ingredient for natural-looking beverages
We all as food manufacturers have one goal, make our products look and taste natural. In this article, we want to focus on what makes beverages look natural. Customers tend to choose natural-looking products because it provides them with a sense of safety, it represents a familiar look that they are used to. Then the […]
WHAT’S NEW FOR ‘22
International Ingredient Manufacturer Plant-Ex Ingredients Ltd is following up their two years of investments into their UK, Polish and Turkish sites with an innovative selection of products in the “New for ‘22” portfolio. Technical Director Daniel Tomei explains; “Plant-Ex are relatively unique in having all of the building blocks for taste and appearance within our […]
Anthocyanins 101
What are Anthocyanins? Anthocyanin is an umbrella term for a group of pigments that are primarily found in fruits and vegetables. Every type of anthocyanin has a different shade which changes according to the pH of the applications it’s used in. Anthocyanins are best suited to low pH applications, giving off a variety of shades. […]
