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Sweet, Clean, Ruthless: The Stevia System Built to Win

Summary In today’s high-stakes world of clean-label formulation, sweetener performance matters more than ever. SteviaSweet™isn’t just stevia — it’s a curated, high-purity system engineered to solve bitterness, optimize usage rates, and dominate across applications. From beverages to gummies to alt-dairy, this is your guide to stacking glycosides like a pro and […]

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FibRefine PD™: Smart Fiber for Smarter Formulations

FibRefine PD™ Polydextrose by Icon Foods: The Quiet Workhorse of Better-for-You Formulation Summary FibRefine PD™ is Icon Foods’ clean-label polydextrose designed for today’s better-for-you formulations. This low-calorie, soluble fiber delivers critical functionality across a wide range of applications—from keto nutrition bars and sugar-free confections to RTD beverages and baked goods—without compromising […]

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Innovations in Sweetening: A Detailed Analysis of MonkSweet LS4, a Proprietary Blend of Mogroside V and Reb M Stevia

Summary Looking for a breakthrough in clean label sugar reduction? MonkSweet LS4 is a proprietary blend of Mogroside V from monk fruit and Reb M stevia leaf extract, engineered to deliver intense sweetness without off-notes or bitter aftertastes. Developed by Icon Foods, this next-gen natural sweetener not only satisfies consumer demand […]

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Icon Foods’ SteviaSweet™ RM95D: A Sweet Solution for Healthier Food and Beverage Formulations

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 […]

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Formulating for the Future: Why PreBiotica™ FOS Is Your Secret Weapon in Better-For-You, Reduced-Sugar Foods

Let’s face it—formulating reduced-sugar products used to be a grind. Sugar brought structure, sweetness, browning, and mouthfeel—and replacing it often meant trading one compromise for another. But not anymore. Enter PreBiotica™ FOS, Icon Foods’ versatile, gut-friendly fructooligosaccharide (FOS) solution that checks all the right boxes for today’s clean-label, function-forward food […]

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Benefits of Using Isomaltooligosaccharides in Better-For-You, Low-Carb, Keto-Friendly, and Sugar-Reduced Formulas

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 […]