The Taste Podcast (ENG)

Robert Strik

Taste guru Robert Strik takes us on a journey to the fascinating world of taste and flavour.Get ready for a podcast that spills the beans!About Robert Strik My passion is, was, and will remain taste and flavour. I want to explore a different way of sharing the knowledge and expertise I have gained over the last 40 years. That’s why I created this digital platform for people to listen to podcasts about taste and flavour.follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-taste-podcast/

Episodes

  1. Animal-Free Candy for all

    03/07/2024

    Animal-Free Candy for all

    The Taste Podcast presents an engaging episode featuring our host Robert Strik and his guest Frank Hofman, a food engineer and product developer from Astra Sweets NV in Belgium. With a combined experience of 75 years, they delve into the intricate world of taste and technology. Frank's expertise lies in developing starch-moulded confectionery, with a focus on gelatin replacement, clean label products, and encapsulated ingredients. The conversation explores challenges in the candy industry, particularly concerning animal-derived components like gelatin. Frank shares his efforts to create affordable, animal-free candies while addressing ethical and dietary concerns. They discuss the technical complexities of gelatin alternatives and efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of candy production. Inspired by changing consumer preferences, Frank aims to develop inclusive and sustainable candy options. They discuss alternatives to gelatin and animal-free products, highlighting the importance of innovation and environmental considerations. The episode concludes with a call to stay updated on further insights and developments. Overall, this Taste Podcast episode showcases the importance of adapting to market trends, meeting consumer demands, and embracing innovation in the food industry. Guest: Frank Hofman Want to know more?  Follow the links below  https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-hofman-01570714/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/astra-sweets/  https://www.astrasweets.com/productie/duurzaamheid/   Robert Strik Passion for taste has a name, and that name is Robert Strik. His discoveries in the field of taste experience are legendary, with forty years of pioneering work in the food industry to prove it. His wealth of experience and boundless flow of taste and flavour ideas form the base stock of this podcast series. for more updates follow us on LinkedIn

    9 min

About

Taste guru Robert Strik takes us on a journey to the fascinating world of taste and flavour.Get ready for a podcast that spills the beans!About Robert Strik My passion is, was, and will remain taste and flavour. I want to explore a different way of sharing the knowledge and expertise I have gained over the last 40 years. That’s why I created this digital platform for people to listen to podcasts about taste and flavour.follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-taste-podcast/