We’re celebrating National No Sugar Day with our MonkSweet+! This natural sweetening solution combines optimal levels of proprietary steviol glycosides, monk fruit extract, and erythritol— a sugar alcohol created through microbial fermentation to create an ideal alternative to sugar. This blend of stevia and monk fruit are high-intensity sweeteners, boasting sweetness Read more…
October is National Adopt a Shelter Animal Month and we’re partnering with our local animal shelters to bring awareness to pets looking for a happy, healthy home. There are links to Multnomah County Animal Services and Lancaster Four Dogs and Cat Rescue at the end of our newsletter. Most people don’t realize a pet’s Read more…
Zero sugar chocolate is a very specific solution to a pretty general problem. Skyrocketing cocoa prices have caused a global problem, with this chocolaty crisis reaching its peak in 2024. As of the week ending September 20, cocoa bean futures were priced at $7,658 per ton, a decline from the Read more…
The Rise of Healthy, Clean Label Snacks In Mondelez International’s State of Snacking report, a notable 60% of consumers surveyed over the last five years prefer enjoying smaller, more frequent meals throughout the day instead of the conventional three-meal format (3). Snacking has become a way of life for almost Read more…
Consumers are clamoring for forward-thinking products that offer an increasing array of health benefits. Replacing sugar with an alternative natural sweetener might seem like the easiest and safest path but wandering down that road without a map or a guide can be more than treacherous. Icon Foods has been formulating Read more…
Too much of anything can, and usually will, lead you down the wrong path. But just the right amount of fiber can make all of the difference. That’s why FibRefine P90 Soluble Tapioca Fiber has become such an important, go-to sugar replacement. This powdered prebiotic fiber is a mixture of Read more…
Maximizing Sugar’s Flavor with Sweetness Modulators By Thom King – Chief Innovations Officer, Icon Foods Given the rising cost of sugar, its negative press, and increasing pressure from the FDA, USDA, and the Truth in Labeling Act, many formulators are eager to innovate by enhancing the potency of sugar in Read more…
Sweet Success with IconiSweet Gold By Thom King – Chief Innovations Officer Icon Foods Icon Foods’ IconiSweet Gold is a revolutionary clean-label brown sugar substitute that offers a guilt-free sweetening solution without compromising on taste or texture. This innovative sweetening system contains natural compounds with no added sugar, making it Read more…
Reducing Added Sugars with ThauSweet DRM in Your Formulas When it comes to threading the needle of clean label sugar reduction in the alchemic world of industrial baking, there are certain challenges that can make it difficult to achieve a palatable finished product that is delicious enough to counter its full-sugar rivals. Read more…
