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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…
The Pros, Cons & Best Uses of Allulose, Xylitol, Stevia, Monk Fruit & Erythritol in Dietary Supplements Summary Formulating dietary supplements is as much science as strategy, especially when it comes to sweeteners. In Sweet Science: The Pros, Cons & Best Uses of Allulose, Xylitol, Stevia, Monk Fruit & Erythritol in Read more…
Understanding the Stability of PreBiotica™ Chicory Root Inulin Under Acidic and Thermal Processing Conditions Summary Understanding the Stability of PreBiotica™ Chicory Root Inulin Under Acidic and Thermal Processing Conditionsexamines how inulin performs under real-world beverage processing stresses, where acidity and heat can quietly change ingredient behavior. Focusing on beverages adjusted Read more…
… and Carmelization in Food Applications Summary Taming the Burn: Controlling Allulose’s Quick Browning and Caramelization in Food Applications explores one of allulose’s most misunderstood traits: its tendency to brown early and aggressively under heat. While allulose delivers clean sweetness, bulking, and low-glycemic benefits, its highly reactive nature makes it prone Read more…
RFK Jr.’s Dietary Guidelines Shake Up CPG-Land Summary The newly revised U.S. Dietary Guidelines announced by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. mark a profound reset for the food system, elevating whole foods, protein, and nutrient density while pushing added sugars and ultra-processed ingredients to the margins. For CPG brands, Read more…
Summary Colostrum may be nature’s first functional food, but it’s rapidly becoming one of today’s most compelling clean-label opportunities. Packed with immunoglobulins, lactoferrin, growth factors, and gut-supporting peptides, bovine colostrum sits at the intersection of immunity, performance, and digestive health, three megatrends shaping modern formulation. As consumer familiarity grows and Read more…
… and How it’s Building a Bridge to the Kroger Network Summary The “better-for-you” movement is reshaping retail, and Target has emerged as its most powerful mainstream champion. In Target’s Rise as a Leader in Better-for-You Products, Icon Foods explores how Target has democratized clean-label, functional, and low-sugar foods, making wellness Read more…