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Most pet parents spend more time than they’d like worrying about what’s in their pet’s food. Asking around, visiting online forums, and combing through reviews to find the foods with the highest owner ratings is common — but anecdotal evidence doesn’t equate to a thorough understanding of how ingredients affect food quality.

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Preservatives can be natural or synthetic and are used in almost all processed foods. Salt and sugar have been used as preservatives since ancient times.

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Apple juice seems very simple to most of us. Just squeeze the fruit and get the juice, right? While that might work for a small quantity, it is not feasible when you are processing apples by the ton!

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Uncovering the truths and myths about artificial sweeteners. Artificial sweeteners are one option for replacing the sweetness of sugar in food products. Despite the myths surrounding these products, artificial sweetening agents are safe. In this guide, we'll explain how beneficial these sweeteners are and the differences between each type.

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Calcium ascorbate is a common food additive with valuable antioxidant properties. Often used as a preservative, calcium ascorbate can extend the shelf life of food and beverage products and protect against deterioration of color, flavor, and overall quality.

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Cellulosics are universally used in food products for their unique functional attributes including; water binding, film forming, encapsulation, suspension, thermo-gelation, and as a source of dietary fiber.

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In recent years, eating clean and the clean label movement have become some of the major trends in the food industry. In the US, the number of obese and overweight adults are rising.

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Enzymes play complex roles in food production as well as general human health and nutrition. In simple terms, their job is to speed up chemical reactions.

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Without proper storage of food-grade ingredients, the food processing industry cannot operate effectively or safely. Being informed of the necessary food safety procedures and the requirements of agencies, such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will help you create proper storage.

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The food manufacturing industry in the U.S. consists of over 615,000 businesses and employs over 12 million workers. These people work to provide sustenance that is flavorful and safe. The manufacturing process encompasses how to produce the food in bulk, how to ensure the recipe remains homogenous and consistent, how to package the food for easy retrieval and use, and much more.

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Hydrocolloids are functional carbohydrates used in many foods to enhance their shelf-life and quality. These additives are used to modify the viscosity and texture of food products like ice cream, salad dressings, gravies, processed meats, and beverages.

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The food industry can develop health-boosting products their customers will love. It is necessary to understand popular sports industry ingredients and how these ingredients help the end-user. We will discuss sports industry additives and common ingredients to help you develop high-quality sports nutrition products.

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Food coloring is in many of the foods and beverages we encounter every day. Though we may not realize it, food dyes and additives are responsible for keeping our food looking and tasting the way we expect — and they’ve been around for longer than you might think.

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Hydrocolloids are functional carbohydrates used in many foods to enhance their shelf-life and quality. These additives are used to modify the viscosity and texture of food products like ice cream, salad dressings, gravies, processed meats, and beverages.

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Amino acids are organic compounds that people often refer to as the building blocks of proteins. Different categories of amino acids contribute to critical roles in maintaining your body's homeostasis, which is important in keeping you feeling healthy.

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Taking care of your eyes couldn’t be more important for living a healthy, happy life. Especially as you age, your eyes may need extra help staying resistant to the stresses of everyday light exposure.

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From sports drinks to dietary supplements to protein bars, the demand for sports nutrition products of all kinds is soaring. In particular, many consumers have started opting for products made from naturally derived ingredients.

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It is no secret that Americans are consuming added sugar at unprecedented rates. Learn more about alternative sweetener ingredients from natural sources.

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Prebiotics are dietary fibers which play a role in general human health and nutrition. However not all dietary fibers are prebiotics. Prebiotics are the food of healthy microbes that live in the body.

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Pet owners rely on pet food companies to provide products that keep their animal friends energized and healthy. Because dry pet food can take weeks or months to get from the processor to the pet bowl companies need to include preservative additives in their products.

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As the global population grows, providing healthy and long-lasting food sources becomes a growing interest for food and beverage makers. Preparing food that is both nutritious and has a long shelf life will help the world face the challenges that go hand-in-hand with feeding so many mouths.

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Understanding sweeteners and their growing presence within the food industry is important and can play a significant role in the supply and demand of products worldwide.

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So many vitamins are necessary parts of a healthy diet that they’ve been assigned nearly every letter in the alphabet. Today, we’ll take a closer look at one of them. What is Vitamin E, and why is it a necessary part of your diet?

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The naturally occurring, sweet-tasting xylitol offers an alternative to many sweeteners on the market. Because people can safely ingest small amounts, it is a prime additive to foods and other products that need a sweet taste without the blood sugar spikes from using sugar. Find out more about xylitol's uses, structure, and how it compares to other sweet alcohols and sweeteners on the market.

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