Protein – we need it, and we want it. Amping up the protein content of plant-based products is a common struggle for the food industry: how to ensure the availability and digestibility of plant-based protein? Despite the limitations, Apetit’s BlackGrain ingredient makes the most out of rapeseed without compromising nutritional value or taste. We all …
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Our bodies need daily doses of healthy fat for metabolism, especially the essential fatty acids omega-3 and omega-6. Besides health, fat quality plays an important role in fine-tuning the nutritional content of recipes and food applications. Apetit’s Research and Development Manager Juha-Pekka Järvinen and former Product Development Manager Leticia Valenzuela explain why we need dietary …
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The gluten-free food market shows an increasing demand for solutions that enhance nutritional value. BlackGrain from Yellow Fields™ offers a unique combination of protein, fibre, and beneficial fat – all packed in a convenient rapeseed powder that also improves water absorption and handling of the dough. Apetit’s former Product Development Manager Leticia Valenzuela discusses the …
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Extruded snacks, cereal bars and raw bars are convenient food products that fit the hectic lifestyles of many modern consumers. There is a growing preference for healthier and more sustainable food options, and product differentiation can be challenging. The nutritious BlackGrain from Yellow Fields™ offers a simple solution to cater to a demanding health-conscious market. …
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Apetit, the leading producer of frozen vegetables and ready meals in Finland, recently launched a new nutritious food product on the market. Apetit’s Mini-Veggieballs is the world’s first food product that contains BlackGrain from Yellow FieldsTM. The innovative ingredient enhances the taste and appearance of the Mini-Veggieballs and works as a selling point. Apetit is …
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Apetit, the leading producer of frozen vegetables and ready meals in Finland, recently launched a new nutritious food product – Mini-Veggieballs, the world’s first product containing BlackGrain from Yellow Fields™. Apetit launched their new Mini-Veggieballs in the hotel, restaurant, and catering sector (HoReCa) of the food industry in early 2022. The vegan, fibre-rich, gluten-free, and …
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Cereals are the quintessential breakfast for many. As popular as breakfast cereals are, most of them are far from being healthy as they are packed with empty carbohydrates and sugar. BlackGrain from Yellow FieldsTM offers cereal manufacturers a simple solution to meet the expectations of health-conscious consumers: adding the plant-based and highly nutritious rapeseed powder ingredient BlackGrain to the cereal recipe. Breakfast is the first …
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A versatile plant-based ingredient that suits a wide range of diets Dietitian Leena Putkonen delves into the secrets of a healthy gut and highlights the importance of food innovations like BlackGrain that cater for a broader customer base, including health-related diets such as gluten-free, legume-free, and low FODMAP. BlackGrain from Yellow Fields™ is a versatile …
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Utilising side streams inventively According to researcher Juha-Matti Katajajuuri, BlackGrain is built on an excellent principle: an abundant existing agricultural raw material is crafted into a versatile plant-based ingredient for human consumption. Recent food innovations such as BlackGrain demonstrate worthwhile potential as a part of a bigger change towards more sustainable and responsible food systems. …
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BlackGrain is a fine example of the philosophy of upcycling food: reducing food waste and using pre-existing raw materials to do more with less, create something original and elevate the nutritional value of food. This new plant-based ingredient offers businesses a smart and simple way to take a step forward in terms of lean and sustainable food production. Sustainability is a long-standing trend with a growing influence on food production. Upcycling food means reducing food waste and creating high-quality, nutritious food products out …
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