Fab and functional

摘要

This issue, I continue on from last month's comment where I discussed the growing trend of healthier confections and baked goods. However, rather than looking at reducing levels of fat and salt, I discuss what ingredients can be added to a product to improve its nutritional profile. One of the easiest ways to make a product healthier is to use fruit or nut inclusions, such as cranberries or almonds (see page 25). Another extremely versatile fruit is the wild blueberry, which can withstand the processing involved in confectionery and bakery manufacture.