Seasonal changes significantly affect consumer behavior, psychological responses, and physiological health, presenting unique challenges and acceptance for each season. Despite this connection, limited research directly correlates seasonal variations with consumer acceptance for food and beverages, which are often influenced by cultural and sensory associations. This research gap presents a…
The prevailing ubiquity of carbonated beverages in the consumer market is coupled with concerns regarding their high sugar content, which is implicated in health risks such as obesity, cardiovascular diseases, type II diabetes mellitus, and certain cancers. Acknowledging these health implications, PT Sinar Sosro is actively reformulating its products to reduce sugar content. This project focuse…
This study was conducted for 4 months from January-May 2023 at PT. Sinar Sosro Research & Development department. Shifted trend towards the use of Low Calorie Sweeteners (LCS) in carbonated beverages are emerging due to health problems caused by sucrose. However, the use of a single LCS is not efficient due to lacking sweetness profile, therefore a combination of LCS with synergism properti…
There is an increase of Indonesians health awareness and demand for healthy products. Breakfast is associated with better nutrient intake in adults, adolescent, and children. Powdered cereal beverages (PCB) is a breakfast food that is easy to prepare, inexpensive, convenient, and nutritious. This study aimed to assess the nutrient profile of PCB available in Jakarta. PCB products were gathered …
Overconsumption of sugar-sweetened-beverages (SSB) is associated with obesity and its related noncommunicable disease. University students are one of the major SSB consumers and their dietary habits could have a long-term health implication. Currently, front-of-pack (FOP) labelling has been voluntarily implemented by food manufactures to aid consumers in making healthier dietary choices. Th…