Cells and bacteria in a microbiome

FibRefine®  3.0, The Triad of Fiber

— 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…

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Collagen in the Crosshairs

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…

Silky texture

FibRefine™ GA: The Smooth Operator of Functional Fibers

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…

Sweeteners

Beyond Sweet: Decoding the Functional Roles of IMO and Isomalt

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…

The MonkSweet Trifecta

The Monk Fruit Trifecta

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…

Smooth waves of yellows, oranges, and reds

FibRefine PD™: Smart Fiber for Smarter Formulations

FibRefine PD™ Polydextrose by Icon Foods: The Quiet Workhorse of Better-for-You Formulation Summary FibRefine PD™ is Icon Foods’ clean-label polydextrose designed for today’s better-for-you formulations. This low-calorie, soluble fiber delivers critical functionality across a wide range of applications—from keto nutrition bars and sugar-free confections to RTD beverages and baked goods—without compromising Read more…