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Scoopful of Sugar

Sweet Times: New Trends in Sweeteners

Science is helping product developers hit the sugar-reduction sweet spot
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Alexa Bosshardt MPS, RDN
April 25, 2022
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An emerging trend in the world of sweetness is that of “natural browns.” These predominantly nutritive sweeteners include organic and raw sugars that are less processed and align with health- and eco-friendly concerns as perceived by consumers.


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ASR Group Announces Strategic Investment in Bonumose

Move will bring lower-cost, plant-based sugar alternatives to the market
February 17, 2021
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American Sugar Refining, Inc., a member of ASR Group, made a strategic investment in Bonumose, Inc. to produce and commercialize lower-cost, plant-based alternative sweeteners tagatose and allulose as part of ASR Group’s strategy to provide a variety of products to meet the wide range of consumer needs.  
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Sugar Reduction Hits the Sweet Spot

Strategies for reducing sugar intake feature a combination of sugar reduction, sugar substitution and moving beyond sweetness to alternative tastes
November 12, 2019
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Strategies for reducing sugar intake feature a combination of sugar reduction, sugar substitution and moving beyond sweetness to alternative tastes. These methods are often supported by a combination of functional formulations and blends, next generation sweeteners and other technological developments.
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FDA issues GRAS No Objection Letter for BESTEVIA®

BESTEVIA Reb D sweetener, made from the stevia leaf, enables sugar reduction without sacrificing taste in foods and beverages
December 4, 2017
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BESTEVIA Reb D, SweeGen’s non-caloric, high-purity stevia sweetener with a clean, sugar-like taste, is produced from the stevia leaf.
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SweeGen: High Purity Stevia Sweetener

SweeGen announces successful commercialization of Bestevia™ Reb-M
February 27, 2017
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Customer feedback on the product has been exceptional, which includes a major global beverage company that recently used SweeGen’s Bestevia™ Reb-M in its large-scale trial for one of its bottled beverages.
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2017 Ingredients for Health Guide: Diabetes & Blood Glucose Control

The leading sub-categories in 2015 with a diabetic positioning were sugar & sweeteners, accounting for 15% of product launches
December 19, 2016
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There has been increasing focus on new product development in the sugar free, no added sugar and low sugar space, in order to garner interest from the wider demographic of health conscious consumers—not just diabetics or the obese.


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Trends in Sugar Reduction and Natural Sweeteners

Natural alternatives in soft drinks, increased use of honey and adjusting to new sugar guidelines influence new food product development
August 24, 2016
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A 2015 Innova Market Insights survey found that sugar content influences the purchasing decision of soft drinks for 57% of US consumers.
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