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…
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…
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…
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…
Summary The functional beverage market is fizzing with opportunity, and gut-friendly sodas are leading the charge. In this white paper, Icon Foods Chief Innovations Officer Thom King outlines a practical blueprint for formulating carbonated soft drinks that deliver taste, texture, and measurable health benefits—all with fewer than 5 grams of Read more…
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…
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…
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…
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 Read more…
Estimated Reading Time: 3 Minutes GLP-1 Medications, Keto, and Blood Sugar Control Like a medium rare rib eye with a pad butter floating on top, the naysayers of keto said stick a fork in it, keto is dead. Au contraire mon frier. The recent article in Food Navigator entitled “Keto Read more…