Reduce Sugar with ErySweet+ ErySweet+ is a powdered blend of erythritol and stevia extract. This natural sweetening solution brings together optimal levels of proprietary steviol glycosides and erythritol—a sugar alcohol derived by microbial fermentation. The combination of erythritol and stevia provides a multitude of benefits for formulators. Stevia is a Read more…
Big Sugar Fights Back… There is no denying that over the past six months the sugar industry and large CPG’s have been under attack. This started when the FDA proposed a new definition for the term “healthy,” which created a huge divide between big food makers and nutritionists (1). The 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…
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…