Summary FibRefine® 3.5 is more than just another fiber — it’s an organic, clean-label solution designed to deliver real functional impact. By combining soluble tapioca fiber, agave inulin, and gum acacia, this prebiotic blend supports digestive health with a balanced release of SCFAs while giving formulators the texture, stability, and Read more…
Summary Icon Foods’ MonkSweet™ and SteviaSweet™ systems are engineered to complement one another, solving the challenges of onset, linger, and flavor integrity across a wide range of applications from beverages to baked goods. By layering different glycosides with distinct temporal and receptor interactions, formulators can more closely mimic sucrose, suppress Read more…
Summary Collagen is hot—but formulating with it isn’t easy. Whether it’s marine or bovine, collagen peptides bring big benefits for skin, joints, and performance—but they also drag along fishy, beefy, or bitter off-notes that can wreck your clean-label profile. In this article, we explore how Icon Foods’ ThauSweet™ DRM and VRM Read more…
Summary Glycera Vegetable Glycerin is the unsung hero of clean label formulation—quietly delivering moisture retention, mild sweetness, and texture perfection across a range of better-for-you applications. Sourced from non-GMO, palm- and soy-free plant oils and refined to ≥99.7% purity, Glycera offers label-friendly appeal with powerful functionality for beverages, gummies, protein bars, Read more…
Summary Smooth. Stable. Gut-Friendly. FibRefine™ GA gum acacia is the quiet powerhouse every formulator needs in their better-for-you toolkit. This clean-label, high-tolerance fiber blends seamlessly into bars, beverages, and snacks—bringing body, stability, and prebiotic benefits without digestive drama. From emulsifying plant-based drinks to binding protein bars, FibRefine™ GA works behind the Read more…
Summary When it comes to sugar alternatives, sweetness is only the beginning. Food scientists and formulators working in the low-carb, keto, and clean-label space know that texture, heat stability, digestive response, and regulatory compliance matter just as much. Two of the most commonly used—but often misunderstood—ingredients are isomaltooligosaccharides (IMOs) and isomalt. While both Read more…
Looking to unlock the full potential of monk fruit in your clean label formulations? Meet the MonkSweet™ Trifecta—V25, V40, and V50—Icon Foods’ curated lineup of mogroside V extracts designed for precision sweetening without the bitterness, bulk, or aftertaste. Whether you’re crafting light beverages, chewy confections, or high-potency tablets, this powerhouse trio Read more…