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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…
Formulate Zero Sugar Added Products With Allulose! Up Next: Blueberry Flavor Bitz!
Formulate with SweetBitz Blueberry! SweetBitz Blueberry Flavor Pieces are zero sugar added blueberry flavored morsels 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 Read more…
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…
Stack Prebiotic Fibers! Learn How Stacking Fibers Reduces GI Impact! Up Next: Reduce Sugar with ErySweet+
Formulating food and beverages with high-intensity sweeteners, such as thaumatin, 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 formulation. However, when used Read more…