Summary When it comes to sugar reduction, no single sweetener is perfect in every application—which is why Icon Foods developed two distinct modulators: ThauSweet™ DRM and ThauSweet™ VRM. Both pair natural high-intensity sweeteners with thaumatin and cassava fiber to deliver clean label confidence and fuller mouthfeel, but they differ in how they interact Read more…
Summary The functional beverage market is fizzing with opportunity, and gut-friendly sodas are leading the charge. In this white paper, Icon Foods Chief Innovations Officer Thom King outlines a practical blueprint for formulating carbonated soft drinks that deliver taste, texture, and measurable health benefits—all with fewer than 5 grams of Read more…
Summary Formulating reduced-sugar foods used to mean tough trade-offs, but not anymore. With PreBiotica™ FOS, Icon Foods delivers a prebiotic fiber that adds mild sweetness, improves texture and moisture, and supports gut health—all without the label baggage. From chewy protein bars to indulgent baked goods and functional beverages, PreBiotica™ makes Read more…
— Soluble Tapioca Fiber, Chicory Root Inulin, and Polydextrose Blend in Food and Beverage Formulation Summary The demand for clean-label, functional ingredients is pushing food and beverage formulators to get smarter about fiber. FibRefine® 3.0 from Icon Foods brings together three powerhouse fibers — soluble tapioca fiber, chicory root inulin, and polydextrose Read more…
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…