FACTSHEETS

Factsheets from EU Specialty Food Ingredients providing useful information on specialty food ingredients’ benefits and role in the food chain.

SPECIALTY FOOD INGREDIENTS: VITAL INGREDIENTS FOR THE FOOD CHAIN

Nowadays, specialty food ingredients are key segments of the food chain, as they are essential in providing the consumers with a wide range of tasty, safe, healthy, affordable, qualitative and sustainably produced foods. Besides, our sector dedicates 4 to 5% of its turnover to Research and…

LEARN HOW SPECIALTY FOOD INGREDIENTS AND THEIR MANUFACTURERS CONTRIBUTE TO HEALTHIER DIETS AND HEALTHY AGEING

EU Specialty Food Ingredients has published a factsheet about the contribution of the specialty food ingredients industries to to healthier diets for a wide range of consumers; such as the elderly. With 4 to 5 % of the annual turn-over of the European speciality food ingredients…

LEARN HOW SPECIALTY FOOD INGREDIENTS AND THEIR MANUFACTURERS CONTRIBUTE TO THE SAFETY AND CONVENIENCE OF FOOD

EU Specialty Food Ingredients has published a factsheet about the contribution of specialty food ingredients to the safety and convenience of food. Thanks to the use of specialty food ingredients in food processing, the modern consumer has access to safe, convenient and affordable food. This facilitates…

LEARN HOW SPECIALTY FOOD INGREDIENTS AND THEIR MANUFACTURERS CONTRIBUTE TO THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THE FOOD CHAIN

The EU Specialty Food Ingredients has published a factsheet detailing the contribution of specialty food ingredients to the sustainability of the food system. Our industry has embarked on a sustainability journey to promote responsible manufacturing practices and adherence to the highest social and environmental standards. With…

Understanding nanoparticles and engineered nanomaterials: Use and labelling

Almost all solid food ingredients contain nanoparticles – tiny units of matter that cannot be seen with the naked eye or even with a conventional microscope. Nanoparticles in food generally dissolve in the body’s digestive tract. Most nanoparticles are created by Mother Nature. For example, cow’s…

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