BLOG: Plant-Based Beverages: An Untapped Opportunity for Natural, Functional Fibers (Part 1)
The plant-based beverage market escalated due to environmental and health orientated drivers. Hydrocolloids are used to improve the texture and stability of these emerging beverages. However, not all stabilizers are created equal nor hit all the critical success factors in making a high quality product. Author: Nesha Zalesny, Fiberstar Technical Sales Manager (7/31/18) Dairy Alternative Beverage Market Various factors have fueled an explosion of growth in the non-dairy beverage market. One of the primary factors has been the significant amount of research around the environmental and health impact of consuming dairy products. This research increased the awareness of factory farming…