KANSAS CITY — Starting with the Atkins Diet, low-carbohydrate diets have taken turns grabbing consumers’ attention this century. In recent years “keto-friendly” products have become popular. Sweeteners, fibers, nuts and even wheat-based ingredients may work in such products. “Keto differs from Atkins in the amount of protein consumed,” said Thom King, chief executive officer for … Read more
KANSAS CITY — Starting with the Atkins Diet, low-carbohydrate diets have taken turns grabbing consumers’ attention this century. In recent years “keto-friendly” products have become more popular. Sweeteners, fibers, nuts and even wheat-based ingredients may work in such products. “Keto differs from Atkins in the amount of protein consumed,” said Thom King, author of the … Read more
KANSAS CITY – The term net carbs has become a versatile promotional tool, a claim that may appeal to consumers seeking keto-friendly products and consumers just wanting to reduce their carbohydrate intake. Diabetics and other consumers watching their blood sugar are potential customers, too. Food companies may take advantage of the trend by using certain … Read more
KANSAS CITY — Mainstreaming of a high-fat, moderate-protein and low-carbohydrate diet started around 2018 after a number of celebrities endorsed this weight-loss plan known as the ketogenic diet, or simply keto. This eating regimen is one of many that today’s consumers follow, according to the International Food Information Council’s (IFIC) 2022 Food & Health Survey, … Read more