Salt is in almost all of your favorite foods and, if it’s not, there is a good chance there is a salt shaker nearby that will help change that. However, with growing concerns about how high-levels of sodium can be detrimental to our health, many of us are looking to cut back on our sodium […]

We have various types of food-grade chemicals, and in the future we will be profiling them individually in order to give food processors and beverage and bottling professionals a better understanding of each. Starting with Potassium Sorbate Potassium Sorbate or E202, as it is sometimes seen on ingredient labels, is a food-grade chemical often used […]

The year that was 2012 held many companies to higher standards than ever before when it came to healthy ingredients, sustainable packaging and even what types of vehicles they use to transport beverages. More and more people are checking ingredients and holding companies to high sustainability standards, it looks like 2013 will be much the […]

When you look on the food ingredient label of many beverages, you’ll see “citric acid.” From sodas to juices, it’s everywhere. However, since it’s a new year and so many people looking at the ingredients and trying to live healthier, we thought we’d talk about what citric acid is, and whether it’s something we should […]