Comparing PreBiotica™ Chicory Root Inulin and FibRefine™ Soluble Tapioca Fiber Under Acid and Heat Stress Summary Formulators often treat chicory root inulin and soluble tapioca fiber as interchangeable prebiotic tools, but under acid and heat stress, their behavior tells a very different story. In acidic beverage systems processed at pH Read more…
Formulating the Next Wave of Non-Alcoholic Beverages Summary Soluble tapioca fiber, also known as tapioca-derived resistant dextrin, is emerging as a quiet hero in modern formulation, delivering fiber functionality that holds up under the real-world pressures of heat and acidity. In this white paper, Thom King explores the chemistry behind Read more…
Formulating the Next Wave of Non-Alcoholic Beverages Summary All of the Buzz, None of the Booze isn’t just a catchy phrase—it’s the blueprint for the next wave of non-alcoholic RTDs. As sober-curious consumers drive double-digit growth in NA beverages, formulators are being asked to recreate the full cocktail experience—aroma lift, mouthfeel, Read more…
The Gummy Evolution Summary Gummies have evolved from candy-aisle treats into functional delivery systems for vitamins, botanicals, and wellness actives, but consumers now expect indulgent texture and sweetness without added sugar. This white paper explores how formulators can successfully rebuild the gummy matrix by replacing traditional sucrose and glucose syrup Read more…
How Icon Foods Fibers Align with the Low-FODMAP Standard: Introduction: The Rise of the “Digestive Wellness” Formulator Summary Digestive wellness is no longer a niche. It’s a design challenge. In Formulating for Digestive Comfort, Icon Foods explores how smart fiber selection can help brands deliver the benefits of fiber while aligning Read more…
Summary Soluble corn fiber and soluble tapioca fiber each bring functional and nutritional strengths to modern formulation, but tapioca continues to outpace corn on nearly every front. Sourced from non-GMO cassava and boasting fiber content above 90 percent, tapioca delivers a clean-label profile, a neutral sensory footprint, and superior performance Read more…
Inulin v. Soluble Tapioca Fiber v. Partially Hydrolyzed Guar Gum (PHGG) Summary In acidic, heat-treated beverages, not all fibers behave the same. Understanding those differences can make or break your formulation. In this technical showdown, we tested inulin, soluble tapioca fiber, and partially hydrolyzed guar gum (PHGG) under tunnel pasteurization Read more…
Summary FibRefine™ L90 Soluble Tapioca Fiber Syrup is emerging as one of the most versatile, high-performance clean-label ingredients available to formulators seeking better texture, improved moisture management, and meaningful nutrition upgrades. With up to 90% soluble fiber, a neutral flavor profile, and exceptional stability across baking, dairy, snack, and beverage Read more…
… and Why Smart Formulators are Buying Ahead (Like Soluble Tapioca Fiber!) Summary Fiber is emerging as the quiet juggernaut of 2026, fueled by consumer demand for gut health, satiety, glucose control, and clean-label functionality across every major category—from RTDs and bars to bakery, confections, and frozen treats. As soluble Read more…
How Prebiotic Fibers, Symbiotics, and Postbiotics Crank Up GLP-1 Summary GLP-1 may be the headline hormone of the metabolic era, but food and beverage formulators don’t need pharma to play in this space. The gut already manufactures GLP-1 naturally through short-chain fatty acids produced during fiber fermentation. This article breaks Read more…