APASA JOINS THE BASQUE FOOD CLUSTER

APASA JOINS THE BASQUE FOOD CLUSTER

APASA JOINS THE BASQUE FOOD CLUSTER Another step towards innovation and collaboration in the food sector At APASA, as a food product supplier, we work every day to offer solutions that add value for our customers and strengthen the entire food chain. Today we want to...
The Umami Flavor in the Food Industry

The Umami Flavor in the Food Industry

The Umami Flavor in the Food Industry Umami flavor is considered the fifth basic taste, alongside sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. It derives from the Japanese term umai (delicious). It is characterized by a smooth, long-lasting, and complex taste sensation capable of...
ADAPTATION TO THE NEW SMOKE REGULATIONS

ADAPTATION TO THE NEW SMOKE REGULATIONS

ADAPTATION TO THE NEW SMOKE REGULATIONS At Apasa, we are adapting to the new regulations on smoke flavors with viable and safe alternatives that are available immediately. Regulation (EU) 2024/2067, published on July 31, 2024, prohibits the smoke flavors that have...
Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids in Food

Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids in Food

Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids in Food Pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs) are a group of natural compounds produced as secondary metabolites by various plant species. More than 600 different alkaloids of this class have been identified, over half of which are toxic to humans and...
Native Potato Starch in the Food Industry

Native Potato Starch in the Food Industry

Native Potato Starch in the Food Industry Native potato starch is a polysaccharide extracted by mechanical separation of the starch granules found in the tubers of Solanum tuberosum. It is commonly used in the food industry as a texturizing agent. Unlike modified...
Curcumin as a food colorant

Curcumin as a food colorant

Curcumin as a food colorant. The substitution of synthetic additives with ingredients of natural origin is a well-established trend in the development of new food products. Among the authorized natural colorants, curcumin (E-100) stands out for its ability to provide...