Wood components to boost the quality of food products

Xylan, fibrillated cellulose and lignin are wood-derived polymers that could be used for improving the texture and reducing the energy content of food products. According to VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, wood-derived ingredients could be utilised in the manufacture of products such as yoghurt, baked goods and meat products. The food industry is continuously looking for new, natural ingredients that improve the quality of food products and promote consumers’ health. Studies conducted by VTT have shown that xylan, fibrillated cellulose and lignin have properties that make them