Articles Tagged with ''monk fruit''

Black sesame lattes, banana milk and indulgent throwback flavors are colliding with electrolyte coffees, clean-label claims and targeted supplements. In 2026, the winning formula blends comfort, function and flavor into one seamless daily ritual.

Replacing sugar isn’t just about cutting calories—it’s about replicating sweetness, texture, color, and mouthfeel. Experts highlight how allulose, erythritol, stevia, and tagatose are redefining sugar reduction, offering clean-label solutions that bridge indulgence and health.

in the body that supports cellular energy production, metabolism, and healthy aging by boosting NAD⁺ levels, which decline over time. Recently, NMN gained attention after the FDA reversed its previous position—and now will allow the ingredient to remain in the US dietary supplement market. FDA reaffirmed its status as a legal and accessible option for both brands and consumers.

The formulation provides prebiotic fiber along with vitamins C, B6, and B12, plus minerals zinc and selenium. Each 12oz can contains 5g sugar, 35 calories, and no artificial ingredients.

Consumers are cutting back on sugar—and the food and beverage industry is responding with smarter sweeteners, cleaner labels, and bold innovation across categories. From indulgent treats to savory staples, sugar reduction is no longer a niche effort but a mainstream expectation reshaping product development.

As the plant-based category continues an explosive growth trajectory, the number of ingredients commonly used in plant-based formulations has multiplied and diversified. Product developers apply innovative techniques to balance ingredients in formulations, and have generated a staggering amount of product introductions to the space. However, the nuanced use of specialized ingredients places further demand on R&D professionals to maintain awareness of discoveries in ingredient technology.

Four Sigmatic, known for its functional mushroom-infused beverages, is introducing several new products designed to meet consumer demand for focus-enhancing, organic coffee options.

Five main approaches to decrease or remove sugar from dairy foods include direct reduction; substitution with a lower-calorie sweetener; substitution with a non-nutritive, high-intensity sweetener; utilization of processing technologies; and leveraging food science and sensory principles to enhance sweetness without sugar.

What sets AZ-ZERO apart is its use of monk fruit as a natural sweetener, delivering flavor without calories. Made with real lemons and natural flavors, AZ-ZERO is a choice for health-conscious consumers seeking a guilt-free lemonade experience.

According to the IFIC survey, one-third of Americans (33%) reported changing their LNCS consumption habit between April 2023 and April 2024. While 10% said they increased LNCS consumption and 6% said they started consuming LNCS, 11% said they decreased LNCS consumption and 6% said they stopped consuming LNCS altogether.