Stevia is a popular non-caloric sweetener for natural food enthusiasts, dieters and people with diabetes. But is stevia really that natural? Depends on which stevia you choose and what surprises it’s hiding! Apparently, it takes more than just stevia to … Continue reading
This is a guest blog post by Carol Harvey, Director of food/nutrition labeling and product development at Palate Works. One of the latest concepts in “enhanced hydration” is to “deploy” supplements into bottled water at the time of consumption, rather than let … Continue reading
Lipton recently announced its plan for the summer: 100% Natural LIPTON® Green Tea with Flavors: As the Natural Food & Beverage category grows and consumers believe that “natural” is a key indicator for health and wellness,iced tea drinkers will find … Continue reading
Earlier this week, Hostess, the parent company of Wonder Bread, announced a new line of soft bread with 100% whole wheat: SmartWheat is a new, soft 100% whole wheat bread with 22 grams of whole grain, the calcium of 8 … Continue reading
Fooducate reader Tammy asks “Will you guys do research on SoBe Lifewater 0 calories drink”? Happy to oblige. SoBe is a young brand which started selling iced teas in the Northeast in the late 1990′s. In 2000, it was acquired … Continue reading
Heard of stevia? if not, don’t fret, you’re in good company. 70% of Americans are not familiar with this relatively new sweetener, according to a new study by Mintel, a consumer research company. Over the years, the quest for a … Continue reading
Orange juice is awesome. Nothing like the refreshing juice of 3 or 4 fresh squeezed oranges, tart and sweet at the same time, and chock full of nutrients. If there’s one company that has turned orange juice into an … Continue reading
Image via Wikipedia Good morning and happy new year! Another top 10 list, this time from the Star Telegram includes: * Comfort food. * Cooking at home. * Local Food. * New ingredients and “functional foods”. Examples: stevia, low-sodium, detox … Continue reading
This was the week of stevia, a new zero calorie sweetener, that got FDA approval as a safe food additive, and will shortly find its way into soft drinks and other products scattered about our supermarket aisles. If you are … Continue reading
Image via Wikipedia Stevia has received the coveted GRAS (generally regarded as safe) status from the FDA. The New York Times reports: Federal regulators have approved two versions of a new zero-calorie sweetener developed by the Coca-Cola Company and PepsiCo, … Continue reading