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Formulating with Polysaccharides

Formulating with Polysaccharides “Polysaccharides” is such a generic term. Hopefully, this will take some of the mystery out of these complex carbohydrates found abundantly in nature and create a pathway for formulators to use polysaccharides in clean label, reduced sugar applications. Polysaccharides can be used to enhance texture and mouthfeel Read more…

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Proposed TRUTH Bill Advocates for Front-of-Package Labeling

Proposed TRUTH Bill Advocates for Front-of-Package Labeling Front-of-package labels have made it to Congress! Senator Richard Blumenthal from Connecticut and Representative Jan Schakowsky from Illinois recently presented the Transparency, Readability, Understandability, Truth, and Helpfulness (TRUTH) in Labeling Act to Congress. This proposed act would mandate the FDA create new front-of-package Read more…

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Blueberry Flavor Bitz!

Blueberry Flavor Bitz! SweetBitz Blueberry Bitz are zero sugar added blueberry flavored bits formulated with erythritol, stevia extract, polydextrose, and natural flavors. The combination of erythritol and stevia gives these indulgent inclusions a neutral and balanced sweetness, while polydextrose improves and maintains texture. Rounding out the formula are natural flavors, Read more…

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Stevia Maximum Recommended Usage Levels!

Stevia Maximum Recommended Usage Levels! Formulating food and beverages with high-intensity sweeteners, such as stevia, presents a unique challenge. Due to the minimal quantity required to achieve the sweetness equivalent to sugar, precise measurement is crucial! Even a slight miscalculation can significantly alter the sweetness and flavor profile of the Read more…