The world of allulose

Allulose Outlook Q4-2025 to 2026

Why Locking in Now Protects Margin, Speed, and Supply Summary The global allulose market is entering a pivotal phase as demand continues to surge through 2026, driven by formulators transitioning away from erythritol amid regulatory pressures and public scrutiny. This rare sugar—renowned for its sucrose-like taste, browning, and bulk at 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…

No-Sugar Non-GMO chocolate chips

SweetBitz™ Inclusions: Guilt-Free Indulgence

Summary SweetBitz™ inclusions bring indulgence without compromise. From glossy chocolate chips to vibrant sprinkles, these no-added-sugar, clean-label inclusions give food and beverage developers the tools to create bars, cookies, frozen desserts, and more that deliver the taste, texture, and visual appeal consumers crave—without the sugar load or artificial ingredients. With SweetBitz™, 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…

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Collagen in the Crosshairs

Summary Collagen is hot—but formulating with it isn’t easy. Whether it’s marine or bovine, collagen peptides bring big benefits for skin, joints, and performance—but they also drag along fishy, beefy, or bitter off-notes that can wreck your clean-label profile. In this article, we explore how Icon Foods’ ThauSweet™ DRM and VRM 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…