— with Botanicals and Adaptogens Summary Functional beverages packed with botanicals and adaptogens present a unique sweetness challenge, especially in low-pH systems where acidity, bitterness, and astringency can distort taste perception. This white paper explores how stevia and monk fruit Read more…
Summary Hydrolysis may sound like a lab term, but it’s one of the cleanest design tools in modern formulation. This white paper explains how controlled enzymatic hydrolysis transforms traditional guar gum into FibRefine™ HG, a low-viscosity, water-soluble fiber that delivers prebiotic Read more…
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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. Read more…