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When it comes to creating the tastes of the future, food and beverage CPG companies aren't only tackling the demand to meet consumer ever-evolving taste preferences in a global economy, but they are grappling with making the supply chain more sustainable and accessible to everyone, a panel of experts shared in a World Taste & Smell Association webinar.
MycoTechnology says it is ‘standing on the brink of a sweet revolution’ having discovered a sweet protein derived from honey truffle. “Proteins are widely recognised as the future of sweeteners,” says MycoTechnology CEO Alan Hahn.
The enzymatic process reduces sugar without needing to add sweeteners or bulking agents to replace its volume.
Experts have highlighted the need to balance functionality and taste to move healthy beverages into the mainstream in APAC, with some consensus that personalised nutrition, gut health, and mental wellness are set to become emerging growth areas.
Nestlé has piloted the sugar-reducing technology in its factory lines for powdered beverages such as Milo in several countries across Asia.