The International Stevia Council has applauded the final approval of the European Commission's Regulation to authorize the use of steviol glycosides as a non-caloric sweetener in the European market.
Chengdu Wagott Pharmaceuticals Co. has expanded its natural stevia extracts to a new range of tabletop Reb A sweetener formulations. In cooperation with Brenner pharma/food (Israel), Wagott is now offering three unique, private label product alternatives to mass market retail brands.
Comax Flavors will be highlighting a new stevia-masking flavor and a sweetness enhancer, both of which will be featured in specially developed sample beverages that will be offered to Fi Europe show attendees.
Natural sweetener ingredients, beyond high-intensity stevia or lo han guo, provide ways to add sweetness to products ranging from menu items to packaged foods and drinks.
Technical presentations at Prepared Foods’ R&D Applications Seminars showcased information on sugar alcohols, natural sweetening ingredients and beneficial flavorings for enhanced sweetness perception.
GLG Life Tech Corp said it has created a new unit to provide naturally sweetened zero- and reduced-calorie food and beverage formulations to customers outside mainland China.
Natural sweeteners derived from the stevia plant could be authorized for EU-wide use by the end of the year, after governments approved their sale in certain foodstuffs, the European Union's executive said on Tuesday.