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Benefits of Using Isomaltooligosaccharides in Better-For-You, Low-Carb, Keto-Friendly, and Sugar-Reduced Formulas

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 Read more…

By Thom King, 2 weeksJune 3, 2025 ago

The Polyol Lost but Not Forgotten: Erythritol

The Polyol Lost but Not Forgotten: Erythritol in Food Formulations and Where It Fitsby Thom King, Icon Foods, Chief Innovations Officer/Food Scientist Erythritol, a sugar alcohol with unique properties, has gained widespread attention in the 24 hours news cycle as well as the food industry as a low-calorie keto and Read more…

By Thom King, 3 weeksMay 27, 2025 ago

Maximizing Sugar’s Flavor with Sweetness Modulators

Maximizing Sugar’s Flavor with Sweetness Modulators By Thom King – Chief Innovations Officer, Icon Foods Given the rising cost of sugar, its negative press, and increasing pressure from the FDA, USDA, and the Truth in Labeling Act, many formulators are eager to innovate by enhancing the potency of sugar in Read more…

By Thom King, 10 months ago

Sweet Success with IconiSweet Gold

Sweet Success with IconiSweet Gold By Thom King – Chief Innovations Officer Icon Foods Icon Foods’ IconiSweet Gold is a revolutionary clean-label brown sugar substitute that offers a guilt-free sweetening solution without compromising on taste or texture. This innovative sweetening system contains natural compounds with no added sugar, making it Read more…

By Thom King, 10 monthsAugust 13, 2024 ago

Reducing Added Sugars with ThauSweet DRM in Your Formulas

Reducing Added Sugars with ThauSweet DRM in Your Formulas When it comes to threading the needle of clean label sugar reduction in the alchemic world of industrial baking, there are certain challenges that can make it difficult to achieve a palatable finished product that is delicious enough to counter its full-sugar rivals. Read more…

By Thom King, 10 monthsAugust 9, 2024 ago

ShellBe Candies Blowout Sale!

ShellBe Candies Blowout Sale! We are liquidating our ShellBe Candies’ stock! These zero sugar added, candy-coated morsels are ideal for formulators looking to add color, flavor, and texture to a wide variety of applications. Don’t miss out—take advantage of these low costs and secure your inventory before our current stock is gone! Read more…

By Thom King, 11 months ago

Consumer Demand for Products Containing Soluble Fibers

Consumer Demand for Products Containing Soluble Fibers By Thom King – Chief Innovations Officer Icon Foods Consumer demand for products containing soluble fibers particularly amongst users of GLP-1 agonists, a class of medications commonly prescribed for individuals suffering from diabesity, is estimated to grow by USD 2.11 billion from 2024-2028, Read more…

By Thom King, 11 months ago

The Art of Crafting Hard Crack Candy with Allulose

The Art of Crafting Hard Crack Candy with Allulose KetoseSweet | Allulose, a low-calorie sugar substitute, presents a unique opportunity for formulators to target savvy consumers who want to enjoy delicious treats without the guilt or deleterious side effects associated with traditional sugary candies. Let’s explore the various stages involved in making Read more…

By Thom King, 11 months ago

Market Intelligence Report: Entering Q3 2024

Market Intelligence Report: Entering Q3 2024 By Thom King – Chief Innovations Officer, Icon Foods Here we are emerging out of the 2nd quarter. It feels like Q1 was just yesterday. First let’s talk about the sticky situation within the sugar industry. If you work with sugar, in the Read more…

By Thom King, 11 months ago

Celebrate World Chocolate Day!

Celebrate World Chocolate Day! Celebrate World Chocolate Day with zero sugar added chocolate inclusions! Despite concern over the price of cocoa, chocolate remains a constant want for consumers! “82% of global consumers surveyed agree, ‘chocolate is good for the soul’” while 57% say they would rather give up social media Read more…

By Thom King, 11 months ago

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