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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…
Icon Foods launches sugar-free, clean-label chocolate chips for bakery, dairy manufacturers PORTLAND, Oregon — From candies to fruits and nuts and even herbs and spices, inclusions are storming the food and beverage industry. As demand for “permissibly indulgent” products continues to grow, Icon Foods introduces “SweetBitz,” a new line of Read more…
We are in the midst of a healthy revolution. Food companies across the globe are experiencing an upheaval as consumers change the way they approach food. They are reading labels carefully, not only to maximize nutrition but to be certain they understand what ingredients are in their foods. They are Read more…
Small quantities of allulose can be found naturally in figs, wheat, raisins and syrup. Most of this “rare sugar” you see today is extracted from corn. Now that it is recognized as safe by the FDA, you are starting to see it in more and more products. Here are some Read more…
By Cindy Hazen Just as consumers’ food preferences are shifting toward healthier choices, natural sweeteners are evolving to meet the demand for clean eating. Expectations for simple, understandable ingredients are in vogue. Concurrently, palates have become more refined. Clean is not only a word that applies to labels, it also Read more…
Collaboration with China’s BioLotus Technology supports the development of advanced stevia-based sweetener for North American food and beverage manufacturers PORTLAND, Oregon — Icon Foods continues to lead in the development of next-generation sweeteners with the rollout of RA99M, a groundbreaking new sweetener that couples affordability for food and beverage manufacturers Read more…
PORTLAND, Oregon — Icon Foods will target keto enthusiasts, scientists, educators and industry experts as a platinum sponsor of the 2019 Metabolic Health Summit, scheduled to take place Jan. 31 to Feb. 3 at the Renaissance Long Beach Hotel in Los Angeles. The Guy Gone Keto condiment line will be Read more…
Both Stevia and Cane Sugar are used to sweeten products all over the world. The vast majority of desserts and sweet drinks are made with cane sugar, but stevia is really gaining popularity as clean labels are becoming more important to consumers. Both products are used in foods including sweets, Read more…
Allulose is the new kid on the block when it comes to natural sugar replacement. Ken Izumori discovered the key enzyme used in the production of allulose in 1994, but the product was only recently recognized as safe by the FDA (GRAS). Although some might not see the FDA as Read more…
Thom King, CEO of Icon Foods, @Icon_foods, is a self-described “bio-hacker” and serial entrepreneur. He has made it his life’s work to study food science and use his knowledge to help people eat healthier, avoid harmful sugars and maintain diet and exercise habits that defeat metabolic disease. An accomplished businessman, Read more…