Consumer desire for multi-sensory experiences and advancements in ingredient technology are pushing texture to the forefront.

CHICAGO — Texture is the new color in food and beverage product development, said Lynn Dornblaser, director of insights and innovation at Mintel. Vivid hues have captured consumer attention in recent ...

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Texture testing has practical uses among a diverse range of food types such as baked goods, confectionaries, cereals, dairy, snacks, fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry, fish, gelatins, pasta and even ...

Food's texture affects whether it is eaten, liked or rejected, according to researchers, who say some people are better at detecting even minor differences in consistency because their tongues can ...

Ottawa, Nov. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global food texture market size stood at USD 15.79 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow steadily from USD 16.67 billion in 2025 to reach nearly USD ...

When chefs create a dish, they don’t just think about its flavor. Among the factors they consider, texture plays a huge role. Texture is what makes food appealing or not — think of the difference ...

Children with Down syndrome prefer food with a crispy, oily mouthfeel and don’t like brittle or gooey foods. But those preferences can lead to a less nutritious diet, according to Washington State ...

A new study says the next generation of ‘health conscious’ products should focus on food texture to enhance the feeling of being full. Food texture is often an underestimated element in food design ...

New research has demonstrated how food producers could change the surface texture of products to change people's perceptions and promote healthy eating. New research has demonstrated how food ...

Texture, while an indicator of the type of food and its unique qualities, is also an index of quality. Its importance lies in the fact that it can affect processing and handling, influence habits, and ...