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Campden BRI to host snacks seminar
23 Feb 2015Snacks are a popular component of the diet, notes Campden BRI, addressing the needs of the modern way of life, and points out that the snack food sector is subject to the same pressures and challenges as the rest of the food industry. However, it is often put in the spotlight. “Snacks technology: recent developments […]
Snacks are a popular component of the diet, notes Campden BRI, addressing the needs of the modern way of life, and points out that the snack food sector is subject to the same pressures and challenges as the rest of the food industry. However, it is often put in the spotlight.
“Snacks technology: recent developments in cereal-based snacks”, a conference to be held on 13-14 May at Campden BRI will focus on the many different aspects associated with cereal-based snack foods, including:
- Diet and health
- Ingredient issues, both novel ingredients and ways of reducing salt and sugar
- Food safety aspects – microorganism control and allergen management
- Extrusion technology and other processing options
- Texture and structure characterisation
- Packaging and shelf life
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