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Experimental Food Products Showcased in Latest Development

Developing functional food prototypes with microencapsulated fish oil at the Riddet Institute: The Importance of Prototypes. Here, we delve into why prototypes matter in regards to microencapsulation.

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Researchers at Riddet Institute are crafting test models of food products, incorporating...
Researchers at Riddet Institute are crafting test models of food products, incorporating micro-coated fish oil. Here's why these models matter in the process. Microencapsulation...

Experimental Food Products Showcased in Latest Development

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Hear ye, hear ye! The clever culinary wizards at the Riddet Institute have forged a smorgasbord of foodie marvels imbued with microencapsulated fish oil. Get a load of this!

Omega-3-ed Muffins, anyone?

Munchkins and other yummy baked treats can be drenched in omega-3 goodness.

You see, microencapsulated fish oil? It's a fancy fishy liquid emulsion added to food during manufacturing like a secret burst of brain and heart-boosting power. Yeah, it's like sneaking spinach into your kids' spaghetti but way tastier.

So why keep concocting these tasty treats?

The Prototypes: Testing and Teasing

There are two primary reasons for these delectable tests:

  • Industry Inspiration - Show off to food manufacturers, "Hey, check out this fish oil-laced goodie! It's tasty and nutritious; what about their products?"
  • Manufacturing Magic - Figure out the ins and outs of adding the emulsion to different grub so other food whizzes can do it too, Simple, right?

So, what foods make the cut?

Choose Your Flavor

When contemplating new eats, food scientists consider several aspects:

  • Daily Omega-3 dose - Aiming to deliver omega-3 to folks' daily diets through foods they already consume, like daily bread and milk.
  • Profit Pizza - Only profitable products spark manufacturer's interest; think volume sellers for wider impact.
  • Bake, Sip or Freeze - Testing various formats like baked, liquid, and frozen allows applying the formula to similar foods without endless individual lab testing.
  • Pocket-Friendly Fare - Cost-effective food choices encourage wider access to fish-oil goodness.
  • Time's Ticking - Food with a shorter shelf life are good choices since omega-3 can oxidize easily. Nothing lasts forever, right?
  • Choice Gala - Variety's the spice of life; offering fish-oil infused options in various dishes broadens consumer choice.

Transforming Goodies into Super Foods

But how the heck do they infuse the emulsion into each tasty treat without altering its taste or texture? It's all about figuring out how the emulsion jives with different foods and manufacturing processes:

  • Ensuring the protective layer shielding the fish oil from oxidation remains intact throughout the manufacturing steps.
  • Fine-tuning the microencapsulation formula and tweaking variables in the manufacturing process as necessary to get it right. Sounds like trial and error to us!

Icy Delights

success is not a myth! The team even cracked the code on adding this emulsion to the velvety scrumptiousness of ice cream. Get this - it's all about texture and temperature control! Amit Taneja, from the Riddet Institute, revealed their thinking behind it:

Labeling Challenges

Food labels gotta tell the truth. You can't hide the fish oil; it's gotta be out in the open. To make label claims about health benefits, products must meet specific omega-3 content thresholds.

The creative minds at Riddet Institute are always hatching new ideas for their marvelous tech:

  • Powder Pals - A powdery compound that can spice up a wide variety of food - talk about versatility!
  • DIY Doses - Single-serve packets in powder or liquid form - consumers can make their own meals or drinks omega-3-rific!
  • Multi-Task Mix - Encapsulating other nutrients or even pharmaceuticals – the possibilities are endless!

Wanna dive deeper? Check out our introductory foray into adding fish oil to a range of foods without the fishy taste or smell. Bon appetit!

  1. Ingredients from the health-and-wellness sector, such as microencapsulated fish oil, are being incorporated into various foods for added nutritional benefits.
  2. The Riddet Institute's scientists are developing omega-3 enriched foods like muffins and other baked goods, providing a unique fusion of fitness-and-exercise, nutrition, cooking, and healthy-cooking with the lifestyle and food-and-drink choices people make daily.
  3. Besides showcasing the potential of microencapsulated fish oil to food manufacturers, the Riddet Institute is also exploring ways to make it accessible to various food industries for production, combining spheres such as science, cooking, and business.
  4. Researchers are working tirelessly to maintain the texture and taste of the foods while infusing them with omega-3 rich emulsions, opening up opportunities for innovative and tasty flavors in the future, such as ice cream with a healthy twist.

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