Our Director of Innovation and Corporate Research Chef, Zal Taleyarkhan, was recently featured on the Prepared Foods Podcast to discuss clean label shelf life preservation strategies and ingredient options. This exciting opportunity showcased Zal’s expertise and our company’s commitment to innovative culinary solutions.
Zal highlighted several important points during the podcast:
The challenge lies in balancing ingredient use and cost while maintaining optimal culinary qualities (taste, texture, color) and food safety throughout the supply chain.
Consumer Education
Zal praised Harmless Harvest Inc. for their proactive approach to educating consumers about natural ingredients in their organic coconut water, including potential color and flavor changes over time.
Clean Label Solutions
Zal shared several examples of how our company has helped clients develop cleaner labels:
- Using lecithins and enzymes instead of traditional emulsifiers in bakery products
- Incorporating rosemary extract as a natural antioxidant in snacks
- Replacing synthetic ingredients with vinegar and citric extracts in sauces
- Utilizing beet juice extracts in barbecue sauce formulations
Future of Clean Label
Zal expressed optimism about emerging ingredients and processes that will facilitate clean label formulations:
- Plant-based and fermentation technologies
- A potential berry extract-based sorbate that is both effective and label-friendly
- Leveraging ingredient matrices across product categories, such as using plant-based cream cheese ingredients in dressings
This podcast appearance underscores our company’s position at the forefront of clean label innovation. Zal’s insights and expertise demonstrates our commitment to helping clients navigate the complex landscape of natural preservation while meeting consumer demands for simpler, recognizable ingredients.
To listen to the episode of the Prepared Foods Podcast Featuring Zal, click the link below:
