Icon Foods Partners With BioLotus Technology

The deal will distribute Chinese company’s next-generation stevia-based sweeteners throughout North America Icon will distribute high-purity RebM, RebA, and enzymatically treated steviol glycosides, on behalf of BioLotus. The agreement is a natural extension of the partnership the two companies have forged, says Thom King, president, and CEO of Icon Foods. […]

Steviva Ingredients partners with farmers in Brazil to produce fully traceable, identity-preserved stevia extracts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  February 15, 2016  Contact:                      Cheryl Tessier, APR, 608-695-6510, ctessier@finessepr.net                                     Thom King, 310-455-9876, thom.king@steviva.com  Steviva Ingredients partners with farmers in Brazil to produce fully traceable, identity-preserved stevia extracts BraziliaSweet® RA95 and BraziliaSweet® 95-60 deliver clean flavor, zero calories  PORTLAND, Oregon — In response to increased consumer interest […]

Thaumatin: A Sweet History and Safety Overview

Thaumatin, a naturally sweet molecule derived from the fruit of the katemfe tree (Thaumatococcus daniellii), has grown legs due to its intense sweetness—up to 2,000 times sweeter than sucrose and more importantly its growing use as a positive allosteric modulator (flavor enhancer) in both sweet and savory foods. Originating from […]

Receptors Are Just a Matter of Taste

There are around 2,000 to 8,000 taste buds. Think of them as tiny flavor detectives stationed all over your tongue, eagerly waiting for delicious flavors to arrive. Each bud is home to specialized receptors, ready to spring into action as soon as they detect something flavorful. Taste receptors are not […]

Plant Protein Breakdown

In the fields of nutrition and healthcare, a powerful synergy is emerging between the growing interest in plant-based proteins and the use of GLP-1 agonists. This dynamic partnership is transforming dietary choices and medical interventions, providing a compelling combination of benefits for consumers aiming to enhance their weight and overall […]

National No Sugar Day

Celebrate National No Sugar Day with MonkSweet+!

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 […]

Stevia sweetener

Sweetness Customized

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 […]