1-page description of CoasunSA...

Description Coasun’s shortening alternative is a zero trans fat, low saturated fat, shortening alternative made with edible vegetable oil, water and an emulsifier.  Coasun is white in appearance, odorless, tasteless, and creamy in texture. The material is also pumpable, an advantageous characteristic that improves material handling. Applications Coasun’s shortening alternative can substitute  vegetable shortening,...

“Skinny” Protein Oatmeal Raisin Bars...

These “skinny” oatmeal raisin bars were inspired by a health blogger www.carrotsncake.com.  I took the recipe and modified it to be further skinnyfied using Coasun’s shortening alternative, and added some extra protein so the bars would classify as a well balanced snack all by themselves.  Overall they were delicious and I devoured them over the course of the day- sharing of course! They aren’t too sweet and...

Rhubarb Coffee Cake...

Nothing screams the beginning of summer like fresh, tart rhubarb!  With the plentiful green leaves and long stalks taking over half of my grandparents garden, I decided to let some of the other garden goodies get some sun, cut down the rhubarb and put it to good use.  Starting with a rhubarb coffee cake, quick, easy and delicious….also a little healthier with Coasun’s shortening alternative! Here are the...

Coasun inspired- Pumpkin Apple Streusel Cake...

Mmmmm…..who doesn’t love snuggling up inside a warm house with the smell of pumpkin, apples and cinnamon baking away as you sip on a hot mug of cocoa, coffee or tea?? This cake incorporates two of fall’s favorite flavors–pumpkin and apple.  Pumpkin cake is topped with cinnamon and brown sugar enrobed apples with a scrumptious streusal topping.  Serve warm or cold by itself or with fresh whipped...

$8.7million committment by UK's United Biscui...

United Biscuits, a British multinational with many leading brands in the baked products category including McVitie’s biscuits, Phileas Fogg snacks, and Jacob’s Cream Crackers, amongst others is serious in their commitment to lowering saturated fat. The company has invested over $8.5 million to reformulate their popular McVitie’s biscuit. Major brand products such as McVitie’s biscuits face tremendous...