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Summary Looking to cut sugar without compromising taste? SteviaSweet™ RM95D from Icon Foods blends Reb M and Reb D steviol glycosides for a clean, sucrose-like sweetness—without the calories or bitterness. Ideal for beverages, baked goods, confections, and more, RM95D delivers clean-label appeal and unmatched formulation versatility. Learn why this powerful sweetness Read more…
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…
The Role of Erythritol and Xylitol in Stimulating GLP-1 Gastrointestinal Hormones: Implications for Appetite Regulationby Thom King, Icon Foods, Chief Innovations Officer/Food Scientist Erythritol and xylitol are sugar alcohols (polyols) widely used as low-calorie sweeteners. Recent studies suggest that these compounds may influence the secretion of various gastrointestinal hormones, including Read more…
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…
Masking Off-Notes in High Protein Drinks: The Efficacy of Icon Foods’ MonkSweet™ LS4 Monk Fruit Extract and Steviol Glycosides in Concertby Thom King, Icon Foods, Chief Innovations Officer/Food Scientist High-protein ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages represent one of the fastest-growing segments in the functional food and performance nutrition landscape. Consumers ranging from Read more…
Formulating a Gut-Healthy Carbonated Soft Drink: A Functional Approach for Food Technologists and Beverage Formulatorsby Thom King, Icon Foods, Chief Innovations Officer/Food Scientist Move over protein shakes and IPA-fueled kombucha experiments—there’s a new sheriff in town, and he’s packing bubbles, fiber, and just enough monk fruit to make your taste Read more…
The Science Behind Monksweet LS4’s Ability to Mask Off-Notesby Thom King, Icon Foods, Chief Innovations Officer/Food Scientist The race to 50 grams of protein per serving is on. In the realm of the 12-ounce RTD delivery system, that is tantamount to packing 10lbs of potatoes into a 5lb bag. Protein Read more…
by Thom King, Icon Foods, Chief Innovations Officer/Food Scientist KetoseSweet+ by Icon Foods: A Comprehensive Overview for Food Scientistsby Thom King, Icon Foods, Chief Innovations Officer/Food Scientist The demand for natural, low-calorie sweeteners has surged as consumers seek healthier alternatives to sugar. Icon Foods addresses this need with KetoseSweet+, a Read more…
by Thom King, Icon Foods, Chief Innovations Officer/Food Scientist In an era where health and wellness take center stage, the quest for sugar alternatives has led to remarkable advancements in food science. One noteworthy performer in this field is Icon Foods’ SteviaSweet™ RA99M, an innovative blend of steviol glycosides, specifically Read more…
By Thom King – Chief Innovations Officer, Icon Foods When it comes to formulating for clean label sugar reduction, having multiple options for sweetening and flavor modulation is like having a party with all your favorite friends—each one brings something special to the table! Here’s why it’s such a sweet Read more…