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Stability of Soluble Tapioca Fiber in Low-pH & Thermal Processing

Formulating the Next Wave of Non-Alcoholic Beverages Summary Soluble tapioca fiber, also known as tapioca-derived resistant dextrin, is emerging as a quiet hero in modern formulation, delivering fiber functionality that holds up under the real-world pressures of heat and acidity. In this white paper, Thom King explores the chemistry behind how this ingredient maintains its […]
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All the Buzz, None of the Booze

Formulating the Next Wave of Non-Alcoholic Beverages Summary All of the Buzz, None of the Booze isn’t just a catchy phrase—it’s the blueprint for the next wave of non-alcoholic RTDs. As sober-curious consumers drive double-digit growth in NA beverages, formulators are being asked to recreate the full cocktail experience—aroma lift, mouthfeel, bitterness, and that signature “sip-burn”—without […]
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Formulating Better-for-You Gummies with No Added Sugar

The Gummy Evolution Summary Gummies have evolved from candy-aisle treats into functional delivery systems for vitamins, botanicals, and wellness actives, but consumers now expect indulgent texture and sweetness without added sugar. This white paper explores how formulators can successfully rebuild the gummy matrix by replacing traditional sucrose and glucose syrup systems with soluble fibers, rare […]
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Sweet Science: Pros, Cons & Best Uses in Dietary Supplements

The Pros, Cons & Best Uses of Allulose, Xylitol, Stevia, Monk Fruit & Erythritol in Dietary Supplements Summary Formulating dietary supplements is as much science as strategy, especially when it comes to sweeteners. In Sweet Science: The Pros, Cons & Best Uses of Allulose, Xylitol, Stevia, Monk Fruit & Erythritol in Dietary Supplements, we break down […]
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Taming the Burn: Controlling Allulose’s Quick Browning

… and Carmelization in Food Applications Summary Taming the Burn: Controlling Allulose’s Quick Browning and Caramelization in Food Applications explores one of allulose’s most misunderstood traits: its tendency to brown early and aggressively under heat. While allulose delivers clean sweetness, bulking, and low-glycemic benefits, its highly reactive nature makes it prone to rapid Maillard reactions and […]
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From Ultra-Processed to Ultra-Opportunity

RFK Jr.’s Dietary Guidelines Shake Up CPG-Land Summary The newly revised U.S. Dietary Guidelines announced by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. mark a profound reset for the food system, elevating whole foods, protein, and nutrient density while pushing added sugars and ultra-processed ingredients to the margins. For CPG brands, this is more than a […]
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Colostrum: Nature’s First Superfood Meets Clean-Label Science

Summary Colostrum may be nature’s first functional food, but it’s rapidly becoming one of today’s most compelling clean-label opportunities. Packed with immunoglobulins, lactoferrin, growth factors, and gut-supporting peptides, bovine colostrum sits at the intersection of immunity, performance, and digestive health, three megatrends shaping modern formulation. As consumer familiarity grows and the global colostrum market accelerates, […]
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Target’s Rise as a Leader in “Better-for-You” Products

… and How it’s Building a Bridge to the Kroger Network Summary The “better-for-you” movement is reshaping retail, and Target has emerged as its most powerful mainstream champion. In Target’s Rise as a Leader in Better-for-You Products, Icon Foods explores how Target has democratized clean-label, functional, and low-sugar foods, making wellness accessible, affordable, and cool for […]
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Tagatose v. Allulose: For Food & Beverage Formulators

Summary Tagatose vs. Allulose: A Comparative Analysis for Food and Beverage Formulators dives into two of the most promising rare sugars shaping the future of better-for-you formulation. Both deliver sugar-like sweetness with dramatically fewer calories and minimal glycemic impact, but when it comes to functionality, metabolism, and especially Nutrition Facts Panel labeling, their differences matter. This […]
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Smart Cookies: Reformulating School Snacks

Summary Smart Cookies: Reformulating the Future of School Snacks explores how tightening USDA nutrition standards and rising parent expectations are reshaping the school snack landscape, creating a powerful opportunity for high-protein, low-sugar treats that kids actually love. As added sugar limits drop to under 10% of weekly calories by 2027, formulators are under pressure to deliver […]
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