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. […]
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 […]
Summary Looking to cut sugar without compromising taste? SteviaSweet™ RM95D from Icon Foods blends Reb M and Reb D steviol glycosides for a clean, sucrose-like sweetness—without the calories or bitterness. Ideal for beverages, baked goods, confections, and more, RM95D delivers clean-label appeal and unmatched formulation versatility. Learn why this powerful sweetness […]
Let’s face it—formulating reduced-sugar products used to be a grind. Sugar brought structure, sweetness, browning, and mouthfeel—and replacing it often meant trading one compromise for another. But not anymore. Enter PreBiotica™ FOS, Icon Foods’ versatile, gut-friendly fructooligosaccharide (FOS) solution that checks all the right boxes for today’s clean-label, function-forward food […]
Benefits of Using Isomaltooligosaccharides in Better-For-You, Low-Carb, Keto-Friendly, and Sugar-Reduced Formulasby Thom King, Icon Foods, Chief Innovations Officer/Food Scientist As consumer awareness of health and nutrition grows, there is a marked shift towards, GLP-1 friendly, low-carb, better-for-you, and ketogenic diets. This trend has created a demand for fibers and sugar […]
In today’s fast-paced world, where health and wellness are at the forefront of consumer choices, the pursuit of sugar alternatives has led to exciting innovations in the food industry. One such innovation is Icon Foods’ SteviaSweet™ RM95D, a remarkable blend of steviol glycosides featuring rebaudioside M (commonly referred to as […]
MonkSweet™ LS4 is a proprietary sweetener blend developed by Icon Foods combining monk fruit extract (rich in mogroside V) and rebaudioside M(Reb M) stevia extract. This formulation is designed to deliver a clean, sugar-like sweetness while effectively masking off-notes often associated with high-protein or functional food and beverage products. Mogroside […]
Masking Off-Notes in High Protein Drinks: The Efficacy of Icon Foods’ MonkSweet™ LS4 Monk Fruit Extract and Steviol Glycosides in Concertby Thom King, Icon Foods, Chief Innovations Officer/Food Scientist High-protein ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages represent one of the fastest-growing segments in the functional food and performance nutrition landscape. Consumers ranging from […]
When was the last time you got genuinely excited about fiber? If the answer is “never,” prepare to be pleasantly surprised. At Icon Foods, we’ve brewed up a clean-label masterpiece for your next better-for-you formulation: FibRefine™ 3.5, a triple-threat organic prebiotic blend featuring soluble tapioca fiber, agave inulin, and gum […]
In recent years, the food and beverage industry has seen a marked shift towards healthier and more functional ingredients. Among these, soluble fibers such as tapioca fiber, chicory root inulin, and polydextrose have gained considerable attention for their potential health benefits and functional properties. On their own, each delivers results […]