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Reduced calories and sugar

Consumer needs are driving reduced calories/sugar dialogue and action in the food industry. Cargill’s solutions can help satisfy these needs in your food and beverage applications. 

See what Cargill technologists and applications scientists have to say about some of the key challenges being faced by food and beverage formulators.

 
 Past reduced calories/sugar Perspectives articles

Past Perspectives articles about reduced calories and sugar

 
Andy del Rosal - The taste of reduced calories
Getting the taste of reduced calorie beverages right - Andy del Rosal

> Scientist Leader, North America Beverage Applications

Some calorie conscious consumers want to lose weight—others want to improve their overall wellbeing.  But they all want their reduced calorie foods and beverages to taste just as good as the full-calorie products they’re replacing.   Thanks to breakthrough research and development by Cargill scientists, customers can now help consumers turn their desire for calorie reduction into reality.

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Scott Rayburn - Stevia vs. Rebiana
Stevia vs. Rebiana - Scott Rayburn

> B.S. Food Science, Applications Manager at Cargill Flavor Systems

Simply stated, rebiana is the best tasting component of the stevia plant. This is the “sweet spot” we have been looking for, a clean sweet taste without the off-flavors.

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Brian Guthrie - A new approach to innovation
A new approach to innovation - Brian Guthrie, PhD

> Research Fellow, Physical and Sensory Sciences, Cargill Global Food Research

How can you alter the ingredients in an iconic brand while keeping all of the familiar and satisfying sensory attributes intact?  How can you create new products that are nutritious or have “clean labels” and also taste great? More and more, major food and beverage makers are asking Cargill these questions.

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Cargill e-News updates and registration

For regular updates on reduced calorie and sugar related developments, reduced fat and healthy oils and new product announcements, see our Cargill e-News.  To sign up for Cargill e-News contact Mike_Beaverson@cargill.com.

 

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Key topics
Reduced calories & sugar
Reduced fat & healthy oils
Cost management
Indulgence

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