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new product trends market watch See Food Master-INGREDIENTS, p. 60 PFX02084FlDy.indd 1 Going Nuts 1/14/08 10:48:23 AM Frito-Lay is well-known for its snack expertise, but the company is taking that knowledge and innovative capability into a new area: the nut aisle. TrueNorth is the company’s range of 100% natural nut snacks with 5g of protein in every 1oz serving. The line includes three forms of nut snacks: nut clusters, nut crisps and nut crunches. The nut crisps are described as “a unique snacking experience,” made from either roasted peanuts, toasted almonds or pistachios, along with other 100% natural ingredients baked together to create a cracker-like texture. The nut clusters pack roasted nuts (peanuts, almonds or pecansalmonds-peanuts) in a crunchy cluster form, while the nut crunches (in either a honey wheat peanut variety or toasted sesame peanut version) “reinvent traditional nut snacks by applying a(n) outer crunchy coating.” Taking the Pressure Off review in the Journal of Clinical Hypertension finds an increase in potassium, coupled with a decrease in sodium, may be the most important dietary choice (after weight loss) to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Recognizing most Americans consume only about half the recommended daily amount of potassium and double the recommended amount of sodium, Unilever is introducing a functional shot to address both concerns. Promise SuperShots are essential fruit blend shots that provide a good source of calcium and are low in sodium. Available in strawberry banana, peach apricot and mixed berry varieties, each 3oz shot has 350mg of potassium, comparable to the amount in a serving of a fruit that is a good source of potassium. The American Heart Association’s Nutrition Committee says the daily intake of 4,700mg of potassium is “an effective dietary change to lower blood pressure,” and high-potassium diets help remove excess sodium from the body. A Paws That Refresh L arge dogs and smaller breeds can have drastically different personalities, but one company is making the most of the “distinctly different” dietary needs between larger and smaller dogs. Wellness Pet Food is adding a pair of products to its Super5Mix family of dry dog food— Large Breed Puppy and Adult Health, and Small Breed Adult Health. Larger breeds have special considerations for their weight and bones, so Wellness developed a nutritional solution for these needs, with precise calcium and phosphorus levels for proper bone development and controlled fat and calories for well-paced growth. Plus, the formula delivers DHA for brain development, as well as glucosamine and chondroitin to aid in supporting joints, and live probiotics and increased natural fiber. For the smaller breeds, Wellness recognized that these pups need increased energy to support their metabolisms and to control calories. The Small Breed Adult Health product provides “a proper ingredient balance” for smaller pooches. Living Large-less R ecent months have seen a number of food companies called to task about decreasing the contents in their packaged food products, while keeping prices the same. The move has been seen in several potato chip and other snack offerings, and restau- rants have reduced portion sizes as well, though more notable foodservice moves have also dropped the price. One coffee chain in Chicago, in fact, has decided to abandon larger sizes altogether; however, it says the move is related more to “showing respect for the daily brew.” Intelligentsia Coffee is phasing out its 20oz coffees and espressos, as the extras in these sizes are “masking and adulterating the pure, intense flavors we work hard to source, roast and produce,” explained Intelligensia CEO Doug Zell in the July 9 Chicago Tribune RedEye. Asked for comment, Starbucks noted it has no such plans to eliminate its venti size. www.PreparedFoods.com ● August 2008 35 http://www.flavordynamics.com http://www.flavordynamics.com http://www.PreparedFoods.com

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Prepared Foods - August 2008 Table of Contents Hitting the Shelves Promoting Craveable Foods and Beverages It’s a Small World MarketWatch Regulations: Safety Dance A Taste of Southeast Asia Flavor Secrets: Asian Five-spice Flavor Secrets: The Well-seasoned Potato On the National Menu To Serve and Protect: Flavor and Nutrition Protection Fat Applications in Transition: Creation of Good vs. Bad Fats A Tasteful Formulation Balance Nutrient Density and Dairy Foods R and D Applications Seminar: Formulation Information R and D Applications: Some Flavors Like it Hot R and D Applications: Prebiotics from a Conifer? R and D Applications: Seeing Red (Foods) R and D Applications: A Probiotic with Survival Skills Abstracts

Prepared Foods - August 2008

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