by michel.infantes@hotmail.com | Oct 23, 2024 | Academic
Intense sweeteners Intense sweeteners A sweetener is a product or substance that tastes sweet. Sugars are, of course, sweeteners, but the molecules used to replace them are also sweeteners. This is the case for bulking sweeteners (Polyols) described in a previous...
by michel.infantes@hotmail.com | Oct 18, 2024 | Academic
Sourdough Bread Sourdough Sourdough bread is the oldest method of making bread used in bakery. Although, since the industrial production of baker’s yeast at the end of the 19th century, the “baguette” and white bread have become essential,...
by michel.infantes@hotmail.com | Oct 3, 2024 | Academic
Polyols Polyols Food manufacturers have been trying to reduce sugars for decades, under the injunctions of health authorities, political and regulatory constraints and consumer demand. A family of additives are widely used, particularly in confectionery, low-fat cocoa...
by michel.infantes@hotmail.com | Sep 19, 2024 | Non classé
Sugar in food Sugar Sugars have become a health problem, not by their nature, because we need them, but by their overconsumption, especially by children. According to the French Society of Nutrition, already in 2017, 83% of children consumed more sugar than the World...
by michel.infantes@hotmail.com | May 4, 2024 | Academic
Legumes (pulses) Pulses Legumes (pulses) are very important plants for agriculture and for animal and human nutrition. In botany, it is the Fabaceae family (Faba = Bean in Latin) which is one of the largest families of flowering plants. They are also called...
by michel.infantes@hotmail.com | Feb 6, 2024 | Non classé
Protected origin for foods D.P.O origin label for Foods Let’s talk a little bit about the controlled and protected designations of origin that concern French and European food products. There are many acronyms on the packaging and advertisements of traditional...
by michel.infantes@hotmail.com | Jan 5, 2024 | Non classé
By-Products upcycling By-products valorization The valorization of by-products is at the origin of a major movement underway in agriculture and agri-food. Indeed, many solutions are being put in place, especially by startups, to recycle elements that are usually left...
by michel.infantes@hotmail.com | Nov 6, 2023 | Industrial
Plant based egg substitutes Replacing eggs with plants Egg substitutes made with plant-based ingredients are becoming increasingly popular these days, whether for health, food allergy, ethical, or ecological reasons. They offer a convenient and versatile alternative...
by michel.infantes@hotmail.com | Jun 19, 2023 | Non classé
Evening herbal tea Herbal tea Plants have always been a source of preventive remedies and treatments. The evening is one of the best times to consume herbal teas. Herbalism offers infusions of many plants. In the evening, there are two main types of benefits sought:...
by michel.infantes@hotmail.com | Jun 15, 2023 | Academic
Packaging and Naturalness The role of packaging in product naturalness On June 14th, Michel Infantes, head of Science 2 Food, has made a presentation to Vitagora company members. The topic was Packaging role in product naturalness. Following items were shared : Pack...
