USDA Raises Tomato Lycopene Limit for Meat

In a game-changing move, the USDA approved a five-fold increase in the level of tomato lycopene allowed as a colorant in ready-to-eat (RTE) meat products. This increase allows tomato lycopene colorants from manufacturers like LycoRed Ltd., Israel, to effectively replace FD&C Red #40 and carmine in a wide assortment of deli meats, sausage and hot … Continue reading USDA Raises Tomato Lycopene Limit for Meat

New Umami-Essence Sea Salt to Enhance Flavour

Salt of the Earth will launch its award-winning, innovative Umami-Essence Sea Salt at the upcoming SIAL, Paris, 2014 show. The Umami Essence Sea Salt is perfect for enhancing and boosting flavour in homemade recipes, while helping to reduce sodium. The new, natural Umami sea salt won the SIAL Innovation Selection 2014 and is nominated for … Continue reading New Umami-Essence Sea Salt to Enhance Flavour