The Ingredient Panel

Linsey Herman, Jill Houk, and Karen Watson
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A food scientist, a chef, and a food product developer discuss what's in your food, why it's in your food, and why that matters

  1. 07/13/2021

    SE2 E08 Where do new product ideas come from?

    An introduction to how companies (often) come up with new products to launch.  The crew discusses the innovation pipeline,  a bunch of boring processes, and some more fun ways new products come to market. This week's guest is Imaide Steverango, the R&D Manager for NutureLife, a meal delivery company for kids.

    47 min

  2. 06/30/2021

    S2 E07 Undeclared! The hidden ingredients not on the label

    Food processing aids do not need to be  declared on a label according to the FDA. In this episode we talk about what they are, how they are used, and why they don't need to be declared. It's not as boring as it sounds! Plus we talk about insects! The actual language on processing aids from the CFR Don't read this link until after you've eaten

    39 min

  3. 06/23/2021

    S2 E06 MSG for you, UMAMI!

    We crave "umami", the fifth taste.  Every global cuisine has a source of umami, yet MSG, monosodium glutamate, is seen as a villain in packaged food. Join as as we discuss MSG, the flavor of Umami, and  glutamic acid, which as glutamate is responsible for the delicious flavor that makes everything taste better! References: This American Life Episode about the letter that gave birth to Chinese Restaurant Syndrome Colgate Magazine's Overview of the Chinese Restaurant Syndrome Letter/Possible Hoax Redefining Chinese Restaurant Syndrome in the NY Times Umami Map of World Cuisine Fermented Locust Beans

    36 min

  4. 06/16/2021

    S2 E05 Gums: the low percentage ingredient with outsized impact

    Why do packaged foods need added gums when the food you make at home never does? Join us as we talk about how gums (also known as hydrocolloids) end up in your food and for what purpose. Links: Guest Lela Squire Gum Primer FDA Regulations on Gums Recent Carageenan Study

    37 min

  5. 06/09/2021

    S2 E04 Upcycling: A grandma-approved approach to the food waste crisis

    Have you heard about Upcycling? Join us for a crash course in all things food waste. In this episode we talk with Caroline Cotto, the cofounder and COO of Renewal Mill, an ingredient, mix, and cookie company that is taking a new approach to the circular food economy.  Caroline goes deep into the issues of food waste and how Renewal Mill, and the new Upcycled Food Association, are bringing attention and money into the food renewal space. Renewal Mill Upcycled Food Association RePurpose Global, for plastic offsets

    31 min

  6. 05/19/2021

    SE2 E2 Spices and Natural Flavors

    Finally Jill gets to teach us all about the difference between spices and herbs! We talk about spices, seasonings, herbs and how natural flavors are made - and what their purpose in packaged food is.  This episode the panel is joined by Swapna Mony, a technical sales specialist and account manager for ADM, specializing in their natural portfolio, including flavors.  https://www.adm.com/products-services/food/flavors-extracts-distillates https://olamspices.com/

    33 min

  7. 05/19/2021

    S2 E03 The less processed side of plant-based meats

    In this episode we chat with Kristine Sanschagrin, Vice President of Strategic Sourcing & Sales at Atlast , a company making minimally processed meat analogues with mycelium from mushrooms.  We get deep into plant-based meat substitutes that don't try too hard to be exactly like meat.  https://www.atlastfood.co/

    27 min

  8. 05/05/2021

    S2E1 How the Pandemic Changed Our Relationship to Food

    The Ingredient Panel is back with a 40 minute episode with guests! Join panelists Linsey Herman, Jill Houk, and Karen Watson, along with the Editor of Baking & Snack Magazine Charlotte Atchley, for a discussion of all the ways the pandemic impacted the food we were buying, eating, cooking, and developing. The Ingredient Panel is a podcast about the ingredients in packaged food. Each episode unpacks a category of ingredients and examines how it ends up on your plate and why it is there. We welcome suggestions for future episodes! References for this episode: Baking and Snack Magazine: https://www.bakingbusiness.com/publications/1-baking-snack Nulife Market: https://nulifemarket.com/ Olam Food Ingredients: https://www.olamgroup.com/products-services.html#ofi Factory LLC: https://www.factory-llc.com/

    39 min
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A food scientist, a chef, and a food product developer discuss what's in your food, why it's in your food, and why that matters

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  • Creator
    Linsey Herman, Jill Houk, and Karen Watson
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2023 The Ingredient Panel
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