Delighting in food isn't merely about taste—it's a multisensory journey. Visual appeal plays a pivotal role in captivating consumer attention, setting the stage for nutritional goodness and delectable flavours. However, have you ever considered the colours infused into your food? While synthetic colours have long been prevalent, the push towards natural alternatives is gaining momentum.[...]
Peach Fuzz has been chosen as Pantone Colour of the Year for 2024. Its delicate nature invites a sense of calm, makes you feel mellow and adds a soothing touch. Over the past two decades, Pantone Colour of the Year has helped shape new product developments and buying decisions across multiple industries, including food and[...]
Considered a heart-healthy replacement for butter, Margarine is a fat spread prepared from various vegetable oils and hydrogenated fats, and is mainly used for flavour and baking purposes. As the quality of the vegetable oils and fats used in margarine preparation varies, the shelf-life of the margarine will also be affected. Polyunsaturated fats during processing[...]
Introduction: Asafoetida, a mystical and essential ingredient in Indian cuisine, has been favoured for its pungent smell for generations. To Mane Kancor, a pioneer in the field of natural ingredients, asafoetida has a diverse flavour, the purity of which we have meticulously refined over the years. Challenges: The journey of this enchanting spice from its[...]
Conventionally essential oils were used in personal care, cosmetics, food & beverages, nutraceuticals, and pharma to appeal to the consumers with their pleasing fragrances. But today there are many newer areas of applications emerging to further grow the market exponentially and redefine the expectations from essential oils. The integrity of the essential oil composition is,[...]
The Coronavirus pandemic has been one of the most hard-hitting and exhausting financial drains that the world has ever seen. While we are still trying to put the pieces back together, it is evident that the next normal will be planet-friendly in nature. The eco-friendly choices of Gen Z, and the recent studies point out[...]
In light of today’s situation, many consumers are resorting to “comfort” foods such as snacks, confectionery, bakery and even select dairy products (ice cream) as a means to reduce stress and even anxiety. According to both consumers and Nielsen, the definition of “snack” has evolved to include now a wide variety of segments, occasions and[...]
With the watch word for consumerism being natural, how are personal care companies coping to become more conscientious in their product line Millennials seamlessly integrate with technology — they’ve grown with it — and have had immense exposure to information. So, when the next generation of consumers start to choose cleaner, natural & sustainable products[...]
Stable colours for your snacks Packaged foods that are considered “healthy for you”, often have a dull appearance due to the removal of synthetic dyes and other unwanted ingredients. Colour plays an important role in first time purchase intent. If a product does not look appealing on the store shelf, it likely won’t be purchased. [...]
Is taste and flavour the same thing? Well we could say it is two sides of the same coin. They both act as a catalyst to enhance the experience of the overall dish. Ingredient solution companies like Mane Kancor with their award winning vertical TastyKan, looks at emulating ethnic cuisines from across the world with purely natural extracts of[...]