PVE - Product (or process) Value Extension
NPD - New Product (or process) Development
Our motivation is the reduction of food waste and up-cycling. Developing healthier sweet, and snack foods is now not a fad but becoming a legal requirement. Global Food Alchemy Ltd uses a Food Science Approach
Unless otherwise stated, ‘regulations’ refers to the Food (Promotion and Placement) (England) Regulations 2021. The legislation sets out clear guidelines, banning HFSS (High fat, Sugar and Salt) products from being placed within two meters of the checkout areas, queuing areas or self-checkouts. Products cannot be placed at the end of aisles, or in island bin displays, while store entrances are also prohibited from displaying HFSS products. This presents both a problem but also an opportunity to create healthier sweet food and drinks. Existing product development
For developing healther products the two are interchangeable and achieve the same goal to add value to the creation of food or drink products. The nutrition profile per 100 gram target is based on 1. calories, 2. saturated fat, 3. total sugars, 4. sodium called A points and a second C series 5. fruit, veg & nuts, 6. fibre (AOAC or NSP) and 7. protein. If the A points are 10 or less then the points for the C points can be deducted if this value is less than 4 for food products or less than 1 for drinks they are classed as HFSS compliant. How can this be achieved?
1. using sugar alternatives or mixtures of sugars, as well as fibre matrials
2. sweeteners including sugar alcohols
3. salt replacers and taste enhancers
4. hydrocolloids and emulsifiers
The challenge and opportunity
Replacing sugars, sodium and calories whilst keeping the taste and shelf-life required. This could mean a change to process conditions and packaging materials. It is also important to formulate products so that they do not cause digestive intolerance
Global Food Alchemy Ltd
Has the experience with all of the ingredients, processes, products and the expertise to develop, and apply solutions that are sustainable. Applying this approach
Add value - great products - create a sustainable product - create a sustainable business - and healthier world.