Tate & Lyle launches science-based online course to help formulators get fibre out to consumers Following the success of its Texture University and Sweetener University programmes, the ingredients specialist has launched a similar concept designed to help formulators solve even the toughest fibre formulation challenges.
According to Taste & Lyle, most people are not getting enough fibre in their diets, despite being a critical ingredient to well-being.
“The use of soluble fibre extends far beyond sugar and calorie reduction to fibre fortification, which helps to support healthier lifestyles and provide nutritional benefits,” said Dr Mervyn de Souza, global head of R&D for Health & Wellness and Open Innovation at Tate & Lyle.
By Amy North2021-02-02T10:26:00+00:00
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Tate & Lyle has launched Fibre University – a modular online course designed to help food scientists tackle fibre formulation challenges.
The first module, titled Fibre Fundamentals, will take place at 11am CST/ 5pm GMT on Wednesday 10 February 2021. The one-hour session will cover the basic principles of formulating with fibre, including the different types of fibre available, their processing and manufacturing performance and how to solve specific formulation challenges, such as sugar and calorie reduction, with fibre.
Selecting the appropriate fibre is key to solving challenges relating to taste, texture, nutrition, processing and labelling for new and reformulated products, according to Tate & Lyle. The webinar is designed to help address these issues and provide a forum for formulators to discuss them.