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ThauSweet DRM & VRM Comparison

Summary When it comes to sugar reduction, no single sweetener is perfect in every application—which is why Icon Foods developed two distinct modulators: ThauSweet™ DRM and ThauSweet™ VRM. Both pair natural high-intensity sweeteners with thaumatin and cassava fiber to deliver clean label confidence and fuller mouthfeel, but they differ in how they interact 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…

Formulating Gut-Healthy Carbonated Drinks

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 Read more…