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 Read more…

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 Read more…

Milling and Particle Reduction in Sweetening Systems

Icon Foods’ milling and particle reduction offers significant benefits to food formulators and manufacturers looking to enhance their products, particularly in the realm of clean label sugar reduction regarding sweeteners and sweetening systems. Improved Solubility and Consistency: By reducing particle size, sweeteners become more soluble, allowing for easier incorporation into Read more…

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 Read more…