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Below you'll find several articles to keep you up to date on news and trends.
Do Green Peas Have Health Benefits?
The green pea is one of the smallest vegetables in nature, yet it contains a surprising variety of nutrients and healthy compounds that are good for many aspects of health. From split pea soup to stews and various other trendy side dishes, green peas are a nutritious and versatile ingredient that also happens to provide a number of health benefits.
Benefits and Uses of Natural Food Coloring
How different products are made with different colors is a question that has become much more important in recent years. Just as consumers are more interested in natural products in general these days, they are also interested in natural coloring agents.
Is Eating Jalapeño Peppers Good for You?
In addition to its unique spicy flavor, the jalapeño also happens to be rich in nutrients and bioactive compounds that have been proven to be good for overall health and wellness. And while these spicy peppers are known for their heat, the different cultivars all have different levels of spiciness according to the Scoville scale.
Silva Rolls Out New Product Concept Capabilities
With extensive experience, advanced processing facilities, and a global reach, Silva International has provided food manufacturers with everything they need to deliver high quality end products that delight and impress their customers. This year, we are expanding our capabilities by offering product concept development, a value-added bonus that can help you identify even more new options for your business.
Pet Food Trends for 2024
In the past few decades, the market for pet food has grown considerably, and in many ways the pet food products being developed have reflected the meals of their human counterparts. In 2024, this connection between human food and pet food trends will continue to grow closer.
What’s New for 2024?
This year, consumers can expect some new trends and some that will continue from recent years. For instance, plant-based alternatives to meat and fish are likely to become even more prevalent as the desire for better health and wellness keeps growing. At the same time, forces like climate change and political instability around the world are highlighting a desire for comfort foods and relaxation.
Is Broccoli a Superfood?
There’s no doubt broccoli is a great choice for any kind of healthy diet, but research in recent years has shown that this "superfood" may also have a broader range of health benefits.
Silva’s Process: How Good-For-You Gets Done
At Silva, we are proud of our state-of-the-art processing facility that allows us to offer the best ingredients from growers around the world. From field to delivery, Silva’s processes set us apart as a leading provider of premium dried ingredients that can meet the demands of any customer.
Dried Ingredients: The Unsung Heroes of a Thanksgiving Feast
Each Thanksgiving, we get the chance to indulge in foods like turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie; yet the fresh poultry and vegetables that go into these dishes would be quite bland without something extra: dried ingredients. From the herbs and spices that infuse each dish with flavor to ready made side dishes that ease the burden on busy cooks, dried ingredients are the added spark that can help make any Thanksgiving a huge success.
What Are the Health Benefits of Cranberries?
While cranberry sauce may be the go-to form on Thanksgiving, cranberry juice, cranberry extract, raw cranberries, and dried cranberries can all be used in a variety of ways. Moreover, though, the cranberry is a nutritional powerhouse that provides a number of important health benefits.