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03 Dec 25

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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

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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

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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 admin Applications, Innovation, White Papers 20 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…

05 Nov 25

By admin White Papers 27 Views

FibRefine™ HG – The Unsung Hero

Summary FibRefine™ HG—Icon Foods’ proprietary partially hydrolyzed guar gum (PHGG)—is the unsung hero behind today’s best-performing functional foods and beverages. Unlike traditional guar gum, it dissolves clearly, resists viscosity changes, and delivers proven prebiotic benefits that support gut…

28 Oct 25

By admin Applications, White Papers 21 Views

Allulose: The influencer Stealing Erythritol Likes

Summary Allulose is stepping into the spotlight as erythritol faces trade turbulence. With anti-dumping petitions, countervailing duties, and tariff uncertainty tightening around polyols, formulators are turning to KetoseSweet™ allulose—a rare sugar that melts cleanly into formulations, sidesteps tariff risk,…

23 Oct 25

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By admin Applications, Innovation, White Papers 19 Views

Clean Label Sugar Reduction in THC Beverages

Cracking the Code on Mouthfeel, Sweetness, and Terpene Oddities Summary As alcohol consumption declines and health-conscious consumers embrace cannabis beverages, formulators face a new challenge: creating low-sugar THC drinks that taste great without the “weed tea” effect. This…

14 Oct 25

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User Guide to Clean-Label Sugar Reduction in Coffee & Soda Syrups

Summary Clean-label sugar reduction in coffee and soda syrups doesn’t have to mean sacrificing flavor, mouthfeel, or shelf life. In this guide, Icon Foods’ Chief Innovation Officer Thom King shares a practical roadmap for developing indulgent, low-sugar syrups…

16 Sep 25

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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…

06 Aug 25

By admin Applications, Innovation, White Papers 26 Views

Beyond Sweet: Decoding the Functional Roles of IMO and Isomalt

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.…

Fibers: The Quiet Juggernaut of 2026

Formulation Flexibility: Mastering Reb A Conversion Like a Pro

The Sweetener Showdown: Isomalt v. Erythritol

Feeding the Bioreactor

FibRefine™ HG – The Unsung Hero

Allulose: The influencer Stealing Erythritol Likes

Clean Label Sugar Reduction in THC Beverages

User Guide to Clean-Label Sugar Reduction in Coffee & Soda Syrups

The Terrific Trio – Agave Inulin, Chicory Root Inulin, and Soluble Tapioca Fiber

Beyond Sweet: Decoding the Functional Roles of IMO and Isomalt

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