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Heavy Metal Testing for Bulk Cocoa, Spices & Specialty Ingredients: California Prop 65 & FDA Action Levels Explained
Heavy metal contamination is now a routine line item on Quality Assurance (QA) audits for cocoa, spices, and several specialty categories. Consumer Reports…
Supplier Qualification Audits for Food Manufacturers: What to Verify Beyond the COA
Most food manufacturers have lived through it. A supplier's lot ships with a clean Certificate of Analysis (COA), production runs, and a recall lands…
Pea Protein vs. Whey Protein for Food Formulation: A Manufacturer's Comparison
Pea protein and whey protein are the two most common options when formulating protein-rich food products. Whey has been the default for decades. Pea protein…
Aquafaba as an Egg Replacer in Commercial Baking: Functional Properties and Application Ratios
Aquafaba might seem like a simple byproduct, but in baking, it does some heavy lifting. It can whip, bind, and emulsify in ways that closely mimic eggs,…