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09 Dec 25

By Ron Miller Innovation, White Papers 2 Views

Acid & Heat Stability Showdown

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,…

08 Dec 25

Beautiful thick FibRefine Soluble Tapioca Fiber Syrup

By Ron Miller Applications, White Papers 1 View

A Guide: FibRefine™ L90 Soluble Tapioca Fiber Syrup

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…

04 Dec 25

By Ron Miller Applications, Recipes, White Papers 3 Views

Stacked & Jacked

Crafting the Perfect No-Added Sugar Pre-Workout Formula for Performance and Palate Summary Today’s pre-workout market is flooded with formulas that promise energy, endurance, and focus, but too many taste like punishment. Stacked & Jacked lays out the blueprint for building…

03 Dec 25

By Ron Miller Applications, Innovation, White Papers 4 Views

Fibers: The Quiet Juggernaut of 2026

… 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…

02 Dec 25

By Ron Miller White Papers 2 Views

Formulation Flexibility: Mastering Reb A Conversion Like a Pro

Summary Formulators today need more than a sweetener — they need agility. As stevia markets shift and purity grades fluctuate, the ability to convert seamlessly between Rebaudioside A levels (RA60 through RA99M) has become a powerful competitive advantage.…

02 Dec 25

By Ron Miller Applications, Innovation, White Papers 1 View

The Sweetener Showdown: Isomalt v. Erythritol

Summary As tariffs, supply-chain volatility, and growing consumer skepticism disrupt erythritol’s longtime dominance in reduced-sugar formulation, isomalt emerges as a stable, cost-effective, and sensory-superior alternative. Derived from beet sugar and delivering a smoother sweetness curve with far less…

25 Nov 25

By Ron Miller Applications, Innovation, White Papers 2 Views

Feeding the Bioreactor

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…

24 Nov 25

An abstract “force field” of soft, glowing waves (think teal + green + white) enveloping jagged, dark shapes that represent off-notes. Metaphor: LS4 creating a protective sensory barrier that smooths everything out.

By Ron Miller White Papers 1 View

The Science Behind MonkSweet™ LS4’s Ability to Mask Off-Notes

Summary High-protein and functional beverages are booming, but their biggest challenge isn’t formulation—it’s flavor. Packing 50 grams of protein into a 12-ounce RTD is a sensory minefield, especially with the bitterness, astringency, and lingering off-notes that come from…

17 Nov 25

By Ron Miller White Papers 1 View

Sweet Breakdown

How Your Body Handles Sugar, and Why Cutting it Back Changes Everything Summary Sugar tastes simple, but once it reaches the small intestine it unravels into glucose and fructose, triggering rapid absorption, insulin spikes, liver strain, and—when consumed…

28 Oct 25

By Ron Miller Innovation, White Papers 3 Views

Formulating a Gut-Healthy Carbonated Drink

A Functional Approach for Food Technologists and Beverage Formulators Summary In the fast-evolving world of functional beverages, gut-healthy sodas are redefining what it means to “drink your wellness.” This white paper from Icon Foods’ Chief Innovation Officer Thom…

Acid & Heat Stability Showdown

A Guide: FibRefine™ L90 Soluble Tapioca Fiber Syrup

Stacked & Jacked

Fibers: The Quiet Juggernaut of 2026

Formulation Flexibility: Mastering Reb A Conversion Like a Pro

The Sweetener Showdown: Isomalt v. Erythritol

Feeding the Bioreactor

The Science Behind MonkSweet™ LS4’s Ability to Mask Off-Notes

Sweet Breakdown

Formulating a Gut-Healthy Carbonated Drink

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