The Sugar Association said it sent a request to the Food and Drug Administration on December 19 to reject the Corn Refiners Association’s (CRA) petition to change the name "high-fructose corn syrup" (HFCS) to “corn sugar.”
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.
Xtend® sucromalt, from Cargill, is a comprehensive response to many requests from food formulators and healthcare professionals who are looking for better-for-you and more versatile alternatives to common carbohydrate sweeteners.
High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) has been a hot topic in the last few years. In the following Q&A, the Corn Refiners Association answers questions on HFCS, in regards to weight management, consumer perception and the fructose in HFCS.
Consumer information to hands-on technical advice for formulating beverages and foods with nutritional components, flavorings and sweeteners is provided.
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.
A new, interactive tool from the Corn Refiners Association makes it easy for food and beverage marketers to compare high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and beet sugar prices.