With regards to
sugar reduction in dairy, as within other foods and beverages, we see that this theme has become «the new normal» for food manufacturers.
There is a significant industry trend
of sugar reduction in chutneys and marmalades, which does not come without challenges.
While the UK is implementing its tax on soft drinks, experts provide their insights on the broader context and trends
on sugar reduction in the UK.
Its sweet toffee flavour can be used in
sugar reduction programmes adding colour, flavour and texture along with reduced sugar overall.
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Usually the brief is to keep the ingredients list the same although if customers have set very aggressive
sugar reduction targets, we may have to work with things like stevia or monkfruit if they want to go below 18g or take out all of the added sugar altogether, which would take you down to about 12g sugar [which is naturally occurring in the milk].
«This makes it a great tool for formulators who want to reach higher levels of
sugar reduction without negatively impacting the taste profile of their dairy products.»
The Australian Beverages Council has responded to calls from Action on Sugar for drinks manufacturers to
set sugar reductions on soft drinks, following research on the levels of free sugars found in soft drinks globally.
Nestlé UK and Ireland has unveiled Milkybar Wowsomes, the first chocolate bar in the world to use Nestlé's
innovative sugar reduction technique.
Researchers from the Swiss giant have pioneered the «Milkybar Wowsomes» range, describing this as the first chocolate bar in the world to use Nestlé's innovative
sugar reduction technique.
In it, we have insights on the latest trends in functional ingredients for confectionery, as well
as sugar reduction and the use of high intensity sweeteners in confectionery and bakery products.
Looking to reformulate your recipes to comply with the new
sugar reduction guidelines or simply to enhance the taste of your products?
Michael Pronk, a Sensus technical manager, will give a 25 - minute presentation
about sugar reduction in the «Supplier Solution Theatre» in hall 11 on Tuesday, November 28 at 3 pm.
Our Technical and Innovation team has developed some date - licious recipes aiming
at sugar reduction and enhancing the flavour of chutneys, which has all been achieved by the use of dates.
Despite huge success stories
from sugar reduction efforts in some countries, public health experts and campaigners still...
Manufacturers are encouraged to achieve 20 %
sugar reduction through reformulation, portion size and changing consumers purchasing patterns.
«Dramatic improvements in sweetness quality of next - generation stevia sweeteners are enabling dairy manufacturers to achieve
deeper sugar reductions than ever before,» says an executive from Cargill.
Beloved team of technical experts specialise in
sugar reduction using dates, so if you are looking at developing healthier, refined sugar free or reduced sugar products, please do not hesitate to get in touch and we will be happy to help.
Our selection of date juice concentrates are considered as free of added sugars, however they are a natural sweetener with a higher level of sweetness compared to sugar, so less can be used which contributes to the overall total
sugar reduction aims.
With Date Paste as the main ingredient, Beloved has created 20 %
sugar reduction recipe for the Reduced Sugar Sticky Toffee Bites.
As consumers continue to look for sugar alternatives, Fritzsching highlighted the challenges this has on the business and focused on its activities
surrounding sugar reduction and sugar replacement, with blood glucose management being key.
For
complete sugar reduction you can replace brown sugar with Date Syrup (Date Juice Concentrate), which also gives a softer and more chewy cookie texture.
The Sugar Reduction Summit is returning to London, UK next month, bringing together industry, public health and the scientific and health and wellness communities to explore the future of
sugar reduction policy in the UK and the role of sweetness and sweeteners.
Stevia's health benefits go
beyond sugar reduction — it could also be a natural alternative for treating metabolic disorders, such as obesity and type 2 diabetes, say researchers.
In different applications such as beverages, sauces, fruit preparations and yogurt drinks, a
relative sugar reduction of 50 % was achieved and an absolute sucrose reduction of up to 8 % (w / w) without compromising on taste.
In addition,
sugar reduction became a hot topic for consumers in 2017, and this continues to be an important theme for producers of flavoured dairy products as well.
Beloved are particularly focused on innovating with dates in the categories recognised as crucial for
sugar reduction by the government: sugar confectionery, ice cream and desserts, breakfast cereals, yogurts, biscuits, cakes, breakfast pastries and sweet spreads.
«We have mostly been focused on frozen dairy desserts where we're addressing clean -
label sugar reduction, and our biggest challenges have been mouthfeel,» he said.
Manufacturers will also need to consider the business merits of keeping a clean label because fat, salt and
sugar reduction often results in more additives like sweeteners, emulsifiers and stabilisers.
Barry Callebaut used the recent Food Ingredients Europe exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany to
showcase sugar reduction solutions.
«A healthier Australia starts with better education about exercise and balanced total diet, not
enforced sugar reduction targets,» concludes Parker.
The conference will cover topics such as the growing trend of premiumisation, portfolio diversification,
sugar reduction creating «better - for - you» drinks as well as other priorities which business are facing which include importing / exporting with distributors.
From taxes on sugar - sweetened beverages to falling soft drink sales, all indications are forces touching across all areas of the beverage industry will continue to push for
further sugar reduction in 2018.