The plant-based turkey and ham in the lunch kits are now made with vegetables, including parsnips, chickpeas, sweet potatoes and tomato puree.

The proposed legislation follows other states that have passed or proposed bans on other ingredients. 

The starch may provide an improved texture for gelling and co-texturizing for dairy and dairy alternative products and desserts, Ingredion said.

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In recent years, Puratos said, there’s been a noticeable trend toward cleaner label options in pastries.

Products that include callouts for additional nutritional value, such as “good source of calcium,” or wellness claims like “heart healthy” are likely to resonate with consumers, according to 84.51°.

The FMI/NIQ Transparency Trends 2023 report found the proportion of grocery shoppers saying transparency is important increased seven percentage points from 2018 to 2023 (69% and 76%, respectively). 

J&K supplies food and beverage ingredient solutions with a focus on natural, organic and clean label.

The startup's founders partnered with a pediatric nutritionist to develop the concept three years ago after noting a gap in the children’s snacking segment for “fresh and clean” options.

Real fruits and nuts provide a healthful halo by adding nutrients to baked goods, sometimes by replacing less desirables, such as saturated fat, and other times by boosting protein, fiber, vitamin and mineral content.