In today’s fast-paced world, where health and wellness are at the forefront of consumer choices, the pursuit of sugar alternatives has led to exciting innovations in the food industry. One such innovation is Icon Foods’ SteviaSweet™ RM95D, a remarkable blend of steviol glycosides featuring rebaudioside M (commonly referred to as […]
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 […]
When was the last time you got genuinely excited about fiber? If the answer is “never,” prepare to be pleasantly surprised. At Icon Foods, we’ve brewed up a clean-label masterpiece for your next better-for-you formulation: FibRefine™ 3.5, a triple-threat organic prebiotic blend featuring soluble tapioca fiber, agave inulin, and gum […]
In recent years, the food and beverage industry has seen a marked shift towards healthier and more functional ingredients. Among these, soluble fibers such as tapioca fiber, chicory root inulin, and polydextrose have gained considerable attention for their potential health benefits and functional properties. On their own, each delivers results […]
In the ever evolving and shifting landscape of food and beverage formulation, the demand for natural and healthier alternatives to nutritive sweeteners has led to the development of innovative solutions like Icon Foods’ ThauSweet® VRM. This unique sweetness and flavor modulator combines three key components: thaumatin (katemfe fruit extract), monk […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]