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Gelatin is a key ingredient in the food industry due to its texturizing, gelling, stabilizing, and nutritional properties. Derived from animal collagen, it is mainly obtained from pig and cattle skins and bones through partial hydrolysis processes. Although both...

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 share some great news: we are now...

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 enhancing the flavor of foods and...

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 been used by the European food industry....

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 animals. PAs occur naturally in...

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 starches, native starch has not been subjected...

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 intense yellow shades, its...

The arrival of summer encourages the consumption of meat products suitable for grilling, whether on a griddle, barbecue, or open flame. They are often served with vegetables or unprocessed cuts of meat. However, processed meat products provide variety and essential...

Breaded fried chicken, American or Kentucky style, embodies the balance of a crispy, golden crust and juicy, intensely flavored meat on the inside — a harmony that transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable dish. This traditional home-cooked dish has evolved...