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Aspartame, Sucralose, Ace-K v. MonkSweet™ MV50, SteviaSweet™ RebM, and SteviaSweet™ RM95D A formulator-to-formulator field guide, sensory, stability, synergy, and the real-world gotchas that show up at scale. Summary In a market where sweetness is easy but a true sugar-like experience is increasingly hard to deliver, The Sweetener Cage Match steps beyond ingredient Read more…
Riding the Wave of GLP-1, MAHA, and Consumer Demand Summary Clean label sugar reduction has moved from trend to expectation, driven by the cultural impact of GLP-1 therapies and the growing “Make America Healthy Again” movement. Today’s consumers still want indulgence, but with fewer calories, smarter metabolic positioning, and transparent Read more…
How to Navigate the Duty-Free Window and Capture the Lowest Costs in Years The U.S. Department of Commerce has extended the temporary anti-dumping duties on erythritol through January 12, 2026 — the maximum 180-day period allowed. After that, the market enters a short but extraordinary phase: a fully duty-free corridor lasting until March Read more…
Summary In today’s managed-volatility economy, “flexibility” can quickly become exposure. From tariff swings and freight shocks to sudden demand surges and tightening capacity, ingredient buyers are navigating a market where reacting late often means paying early. This white paper breaks down why blanket purchase orders, often dismissed as boring procurement Read more…
A Formulations Practical Playbook Summary In today’s unpredictable supply chain, formulation flexibility can be the difference between shipping product and stalling production. In this white paper, Thom King walks through how and why to switch between allulose syrup and crystalline allulose without rewriting your label or nutrition panel. You’ll learn Read more…
Comparing PreBiotica™ Chicory Root Inulin and FibRefine™ Soluble Tapioca Fiber Under Acid and Heat Stress Summary Formulators often treat chicory root inulin and soluble tapioca fiber as interchangeable prebiotic tools, but under acid and heat stress, their behavior tells a very different story. In acidic beverage systems processed at pH Read more…
Summary Designing a better-for-you chocolate chip cookie that still bakes, browns, and satisfies like the real thing is a delicate act of culinary chemistry. In this white paper, Thom King breaks down how sucrose’s many roles—sweetness, moisture retention, structure, and Maillard browning—can be rebuilt using a smart system of allulose, Read more…
Formulating the Next Wave of Non-Alcoholic Beverages Summary Soluble tapioca fiber, also known as tapioca-derived resistant dextrin, is emerging as a quiet hero in modern formulation, delivering fiber functionality that holds up under the real-world pressures of heat and acidity. In this white paper, Thom King explores the chemistry behind Read more…
Formulating the Next Wave of Non-Alcoholic Beverages Summary All of the Buzz, None of the Booze isn’t just a catchy phrase—it’s the blueprint for the next wave of non-alcoholic RTDs. As sober-curious consumers drive double-digit growth in NA beverages, formulators are being asked to recreate the full cocktail experience—aroma lift, mouthfeel, Read more…
The Gummy Evolution Summary Gummies have evolved from candy-aisle treats into functional delivery systems for vitamins, botanicals, and wellness actives, but consumers now expect indulgent texture and sweetness without added sugar. This white paper explores how formulators can successfully rebuild the gummy matrix by replacing traditional sucrose and glucose syrup Read more…