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Consumers Want Zero Sugar Added Treats The USDA wants to crack down on added sugar! Recently, the agency proposed a limit to the amount of added sugar allowed in school lunches (1). The new limit aims to eliminate the negative side effects that come with excessive sugar consumption—which are felt Read more…
Natural Sweetening Compounds Working Together At Icon Foods, we specialize in crafting sweetening systems in a range of particle (mesh) sizes. Natural sweeteners often deliver sweetness quickly and dissipate rapidly, leaving unpleasant afternotes. We’ve taken the guesswork out of the formula! We start with a blend of bulk sweeteners (erythritol Read more…
All About Allulose Allulose is a rare sugar that occurs naturally in wheat, figs, raisins, and jackfruit (5). On a compelling note, brown sugar contains approximately 71.1 mg/100 g allulose—also referred to as D-psicose, a low-energy monosaccharide sugar. It is a C-3 epimer of fructose, and has the same Read more…
The Fight for Flavor Consumers want products with fewer calories, reduced sugar, and a low glycemic impact—with the same great taste as the artificial alternatives. No problem, right? Food developers have been forced to search for innovative food ingredients that pack a nutritional punch and deliver exceptional flavor. One of Read more…
History of Erythritol Erythritol… By now, I’m sure you’ve heard of this sugar/sucrose alternative, but how familiar are you with its origin? If you’re well-versed in all things erythritol, then you have probably been keeping an eye on the growing global food crisis. We know we have! Tension in the Read more…
If sugar had a personality, it might be described as a people pleaser. Given the task of providing sweetness, it is comfortable being alone. Whether asked to impart crust color or moisture binding to baked goods, or to provide fullness to beverages, sugar seeks your approval and is always dependable. Read more…
Steviva Ingredients has launched Erysweet, a non-GMO erythritol. Erysweet non-GMO erythritol is tooth friendly, zero calorie (0.2cals/g), good for diabetics (it doesn’t raise blood sugar), and well-tolerated in the gut, erythritol is about 60-70% as sweet as sugar. It also blends well with high intensity sweeteners such as stevia and Read more…
Asking if monk fruit sweetener is safe continues in this new year, but the answer is the same: yes! As a key ingredient in a variety of products, monk fruit sweetener’s market growth expectations are high. Many consumers don’t know much about this emerging sweetener, but it is one of Read more…
SteviaSweet 96-60 Liquid Stevia Press CoverageIn the ongoing drive to reduce the use of sugars and artificial sweeteners in food and beverage products, natural sweeteners continue to gain in popularity and consumer acceptance Steviva Ingredients announces SteviaSweet 95-60 Liquid Stevia Sweetener. Liquid Stevia announcement: • chron.com, see link: http://www.chron.com/business/press-releases/article/Steviva-Ingredients-Launches-All-natural-Liquid-5695053.php• digitalmedianet.com, Read more…
Although it is not Keto Friendly like most of our products, Coconut sugar is an awesome Paleo Sweetener. What is Coconut Sugar? Basically it is the dehydrated sap of the coconut palm. It is often confused with palm sugar, which can be made from a variety of different types of Read more…