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Falken Trade — a reliable distributor of trusted food additives
Falken Trade specialises in the distribution of food additives, feed additives and non-food chemicals…
Functional additives in food production
Explore functional additives and their important role in food production…
Citric acid — versatile applications in the food industry
The food industry continually seeks innovative solutions to improve product quality…
Guar gum: food additives and natural animal feed ingredients
A closer look at guar gum, a natural polysaccharide obtained from guar seeds…
Rice protein: a plant-based alternative for athletes
As healthy lifestyles become a priority, more people are seeking alternatives to traditional products…
Ascorbic acid in industry: applications and benefits for manufacturers
Ascorbic acid, or vitamin C, is best known as a component of fruit and vegetables, but its applications extend further…
L-Lysine in animal feed: an important part of livestock nutrition
L-Lysine plays a key role in livestock nutrition. Explore its use in animal feed…
Caramel in food: history, applications and flavour
Caramel is known for its distinctive flavour and its role as a food colour…
Creatine: the basics, benefits and role in training
Creatine is one of the most recognised supplements in sport and fitness. We take a closer look…
Aspartame: the world of low-calorie sweeteners
Aspartame is a widely used sweetener in reduced-calorie food and drink…
Calcium formate in industry: applications for efficient production
Calcium formate has a broad range of applications across industrial sectors. We explore its uses…
Monosodium glutamate in food manufacturing: flavour enhancement
Monosodium glutamate, commonly known as MSG, has long played a role in food manufacturing…
Sodium benzoate in food production: preservation and pH
Sodium benzoate, the sodium salt of benzoic acid, is widely used in the food industry…
Tomato paste in food manufacturing: flavour and versatility
Tomato paste is an established kitchen ingredient and plays an important role in manufacturing many foods…
Acidity regulators in food manufacturing: flavour balance and safety
Acidity regulators play an important role in food manufacturing, where flavour, shelf life and safety matter…
Preservatives in food manufacturing: balancing flavour and shelf life
Preservatives help extend shelf life and maintain food quality…
Natural food colours: a palette from nature
Natural food colours include black carrot, beetroot juice, caramel, annatto and carmine…
Functional feed additives: supporting animal health
Animal health and condition are priorities in livestock farming. Functional feed additives play a role…
The role of antioxidants in food production
Explore how antioxidants contribute to food quality and shelf life…
Thickeners in food manufacturing: consistency and texture
A look at thickeners and their effects on texture in industrial food production…
Sweeteners in food manufacturing: sweetness and calories
Explore the role of sweeteners in food manufacturing and their effects on flavour and calorie content…
BCAA in sports nutrition: amino acids, muscles and recovery
Explore branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) and their role in an athlete's diet…
AAKG for active people: how does it work?
A look at arginine alpha-ketoglutarate (AAKG), an ingredient used in sports supplements…
Magnesium citrate: an ingredient for health and vitality
Discover magnesium citrate and its use in dietary supplements…
L-Glutamine: an amino acid for health and recovery
Explore L-glutamine and its role in the body…
Citrulline malate: training and performance
Discover citrulline malate, an ingredient used in sports supplementation…
Pea protein isolate: plant protein for muscles and an active lifestyle
A closer look at pea protein isolate, an increasingly popular plant-based protein source…
Falken Trade — your partner for quality animal feed additives
Meet Falken Trade, a distributor of quality additives for animal feed…
Konjac gum: natural fibre in nutrition and weight management
Explore konjac gum, a natural ingredient used in food and dietary products…
Xanthan gum: a versatile ingredient in food manufacturing
A closer look at xanthan gum, a versatile thickener and stabiliser…
L-Threonine in animal nutrition: an amino acid for health and growth
Explore the role of L-threonine in feed and pet food…
Mango purée: applications in food manufacturing
Discover how mango purée is used in industrial food production…
Falken Trade — specialists in functional food ingredients
Explore the range of functional food ingredients supplied by Falken Trade…
Plant-based meat alternatives: pea protein and rice protein
Discover plant-based meat alternatives and the role of pea and rice proteins…