Articles Tagged with ''monk fruit''

The drive to reduce sugar derives from two consumer demands: lower calories and "healthier" (read: no empty calories) ingredients.

While we wait for the silver bullet that delivers a perfect replication of a sugar-like experience without the negative impact to a myriad of biological processes, Imbibe predicts that usage of natural, non-nutritive sweeteners will soar.

Innova Market Insights’ latest Ingredient Insider report analyzes trends in sugar reduction and the use of sweeteners in food and beverages. The report includes market and consumer research, new product activity and the use of sugar-related claims in food and beverages.

The better-for-you soda features fresh packaging and new flavors & formulations, for a total of six options: Pomegranate Berry, Lemon Lime, Ginger Fizz, Strawberry Vanilla, Apple Snap, and Juicy Grape.

To claim that flavorants used in baked goods are a secondary concern in batch production would be inaccurate. Yet the focus on the flours, texturants, fats, and leavenings in discussions of bakery production seems to overwhelm all other ingredients. Yet ingredients such as malted grain syrups, cinnamon, chocolate, fruits, vanilla, spices and even flavored salts and soy sauce are what bring baked goods to life.

To create Chobani® Zero Sugar*, Chobani starts with a milk that's been filtered to reduce naturally occurring sugar. From there, Chobani uses natural fermentation methods that allow yogurt cultures to consume the remaining sugar. Chobani then adds natural, non-GMO sweeteners with tastes like monk fruit and allulose.

Rebellious Infusions launched Pure Energy Infusions, a premium range that maintains a high antioxidant level of 100mg as well as 100mg of caffeine per serving. Powered to increase a sense of alertness and enhance focus without the energy crash often synonymous with caffeinated beverages, the company launched three new flavors: Marvelous (Mango), Tenacious (Tangerine), and Courageous (Cherry).

Consumers' continued pursuit of more healthy alternatives to their favorite indulgences has led to a rise in the use of natural high-intensity sweeteners, ultra-low-calorie 1:1 drop-in sweeteners, and natural sweetness enhancers.

Kashi, a pioneer in natural foods, launched Kashi GO Keto-Friendly Cereal — the brand's first keto-friendly offering. Made with 12g of plant-based protein and one gram of sugar, consumers can enjoy the delicious grain-free cereals without guilt.