MonkSweet™ LS4: Comparative Analysis for Food & Beverage Formulators

Summary MonkSweet™ LS4 is Icon Foods’ next-generation stevia–monk fruit blend engineered to deliver clean, sugar-like sweetness with exceptional masking performance in complex formulations. By combining mogroside V from monk fruit with rebaudioside M (Reb M) from stevia, LS4 activates multiple sweet receptors to produce a fast-onset, rounded flavor curve that mimics Read more…

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The Terrific Trio – Agave Inulin, Chicory Root Inulin, and Soluble Tapioca Fiber

A comparative analysis of top fibers in food and beverage formulations Summary Agave inulin, chicory root inulin, and soluble tapioca fiber are three powerhouse ingredients shaping today’s better-for-you food and beverage formulations. Each offers unique benefits—from agave’s mild sweetness and prebiotic support, to chicory root’s strong digestive health benefits and Read more…

Formulating better for you bars

Better-For-You Bars in the GLP-1 Era

Summary Formulating better-for-you bars in today’s crowded market requires balancing taste, functionality, and health benefits, especially as more consumers turn to GLP-1 medications and demand nutrient-dense, low-glycemic options. This white paper highlights how Icon Foods’ sweeteners, fibers, and inclusions—such as allulose, PreBiotica™ agave inulin, FibRefine™ soluble tapioca fiber, erythritol, and Read more…

A macro shot of fresh food applications (soft-baked keto cookie, chewy gummy, glossy nut butter) all integrated in one panoramic composition, connected by a soft ribbon of water droplets. Why it works: Instantly ties glycerin’s functionality to real-life products — moisture, freshness, texture — while still looking premium.

Glycera Vegetable Glycerin: The Humble Servant of Clean Label Formulation

Summary Glycera Vegetable Glycerin is the unsung hero of clean label formulation—quietly delivering moisture retention, mild sweetness, and texture perfection across a range of better-for-you applications. Sourced from non-GMO, palm- and soy-free plant oils and refined to ≥99.7% purity, Glycera offers label-friendly appeal with powerful functionality for beverages, gummies, protein bars, Read more…

Silky texture

FibRefine™ GA: The Smooth Operator of Functional Fibers

Summary Smooth. Stable. Gut-Friendly. FibRefine™ GA gum acacia is the quiet powerhouse every formulator needs in their better-for-you toolkit. This clean-label, high-tolerance fiber blends seamlessly into bars, beverages, and snacks—bringing body, stability, and prebiotic benefits without digestive drama. From emulsifying plant-based drinks to binding protein bars, FibRefine™ GA works behind the Read more…

Sweeteners

Beyond Sweet: Decoding the Functional Roles of IMO and Isomalt

Summary When it comes to sugar alternatives, sweetness is only the beginning. Food scientists and formulators working in the low-carb, keto, and clean-label space know that texture, heat stability, digestive response, and regulatory compliance matter just as much. Two of the most commonly used—but often misunderstood—ingredients are isomaltooligosaccharides (IMOs) and isomalt. While both Read more…

The MonkSweet Trifecta

The Monk Fruit Trifecta

Looking to unlock the full potential of monk fruit in your clean label formulations? Meet the MonkSweet™ Trifecta—V25, V40, and V50—Icon Foods’ curated lineup of mogroside V extracts designed for precision sweetening without the bitterness, bulk, or aftertaste. Whether you’re crafting light beverages, chewy confections, or high-potency tablets, this powerhouse trio Read more…