Author: SPI Group

Supro brand Soy Protein Isolate

Supro brand soy protein isolate has been around for many years and is still the Gold Standard for soy protein. Yes, Supro Soy Protein is still the best, most recognized brand of soy protein isolate to look for when it comes to formulating nutritional beverages, especially dry blended formulations (DBB). Supro should be the protein…
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Taste – NCIFT Symposium 2013

Were you lucky enough to attend Barb Stuckey‘s talk at the NCIFT Symposium? If not, you missed a great, interactive talk and tasting experience! I recently bought Barb’s new book, Taste: Surprising stories and science about why Food Tastes Good and was looking forward to hearing her speak in person. Barb’s talk educated us on…
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So what is blood pressure?

May is high blood pressure education month. So what is blood pressure? It’s the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. High blood pressure means that blood is flowing through your arteries with pressure that’s higher than normal. That’s dangerous because it causes your heart to work harder to pump blood and…
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Healthy Grain Ingredients

Insta Grains® ingredients are healthy grain ingredients that have been minimally processed to have a reduced cook time. For food manufacturers, that saves time in the process of soaking or precooking grains for baked good, cracker, snack food, soup mix, dry blend and other healthy food product. Simply incorporate Insta Grains® ingredients into your dough…
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Joint Meeting – NCIFT and AACT April 2013

Thank you to AACT for hosting the NCIFT at a recent joint meeting in Fairfield, CA. We enjoyed a nice meal at the Blue Frog Grog and Grill, and were educated by the speaker, Brian Dunning, Director of Quality Assurance for Blue Diamond Growers. Brian also chairs the Almond Quality and Food Safety Committee of…
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Have you heard the one about the alcoholic baboons who took soy lecithin to prevent cirrhosis of the liver?

This study showed that when taken off the lecithin, there were no protective effects and the baboons developed cirrhosis! The work indicated that lecithin carries fat into the blood and assists in its metabolism, rather than depositing it in liver where it sits. This work was done in the 70’s and 80’s, conducted by the…
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Happy National Soy Foods Month!

You’ve heard about the health benefits of soy – such as this recent study about soy protein displaying strong anti-cancer properties. Wondering how to find soy in the grocery store? Check out this handy guide from Solae. Are you trying to add more soy to your diet? I am not a vegetarian, but at my…
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Have you heard? March is National Nutrition Month!

2013 is the 40th anniversary of National Nutrition Month and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is educating and encouraging people to “Eat Right, Your Way, and Every Day”. They are also sharing 13 health tips for this year as well: • Don’t skip breakfast. • Fill up on fruits and vegetables • Be conscious…
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Natural Products Expo West 2013

SPI Group just returned from the Natural Products Expo West, held every March in beautiful Anaheim, California! Natural Products Expo West is the largest trade show in the U.S. dedicated to all things natural – including Food, beauty aids, Pet food, Supplements, and more! The show has more than 3,000 exhibitors and 60,000 participants. We…
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Total Transparency and Naturally Processed Meat Solutions

Recently attending the Nutrition Industry Update at the Natural Products Expo West, attendees heard the following quote about total transparency by Mr. Greg Page of Cargill: “In a world where nothing can be hidden, you better have nothing to hide” This statement is especially true when we think about media and consumer uproar over the…
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