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Tapioca Syrups/Powders

All over the world, people have always had a preference for eating sweet foods. But in recent years, research has made us aware of the health risks that come with the excessive consumption of sugar. This is why a lot of food manufacturers have actually stopped using refined sugars in their processes and switched to healthier alternatives, like tapioca syrups and powders. What Is Tapioca Syrup Made of? Tapioca syrup, which has become increasingly popular in recent years, typically comes

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What is IMO?

IMO: What is it, and its function in food manufacturing   IMO stands for isomalto-oligosaccharide. It is made up of short-chain carbohydrates and is a syrup high in maltose. IMO can be found in some whole foods naturally like kimchi and fermented sourdough, but it is also manufactured and added to processed foods. Recently, IMO has been the go-to ingredient in items like protein bars as a way to make processed foods healthier. When advertised, it is sold as a

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Sorghum Malt Extract in the gluten-free brewing industry

If you’re familiar with gluten-free brewing, then you might have heard of sorghum. This cereal grain is often used as a sweetener. It grows tall and, when boiled down, becomes a delicious sweet syrup. However, there are many uses for this grain. Being naturally gluten-free means that sorghum is appealing to many in the culinary and brewing markets. It’s also widely used as livestock feed and in the manufacture of biofuel. What is sorghum? This tall, flowering plant belongs to

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