In this episode, we chat with ‘Yemisi Awosan, founder and CEO of Egunsi Foods, a Harlem, New York-based food company focused on producing ready-to-eat African food derived from classic West African dishes, to find out more about this flavorful and trending cuisine. Cornell University researchers Aamir Iqbal and Jessica Uhrin take listeners through the product development process at the university’s food engineering lab, focusing on the creation of self-disintegrating milk protein puffs for people who have difficulty swallowing. IFT’s Food Science and Technical Services Manager Renee Leber discusses the move toward sugar reduction in foods and beverages and the complex challenges companies face as they work to lessen sugar in their products without sacrificing taste, texture, or shelf life.
PLUS: This episode of Omnivore is brought to you by IFT FIRST—where the future of food takes shape. Join thousands of changemakers and innovators at Chicago’s McCormick Place, July 13-16, 2025, for the food industry’s can’t-miss event of the year. Secure your spot at iftevent.org.
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