Posts Tagged ‘sweeteners’

Written on May 19, 2021.

Sweeteners are an important component of most beverages, but sweeteners are not created equal. If you are developing a beverage product, you’ll need to do a little research before you decide which sweetener will work best for you and your concept.

Finding the right sweetener (or more likely a combination of sweeteners) can be a challenge. After all, these additives vary in cost, caloric value, mouthfeel, and intensity of sweetness per volume. Each of these factors affect everything from your product’s pricing to nutritional facts panel to overall taste.

While there are a range of sweeteners out there, we’ll be covering a handful; specifically, naturally occurring sugars, high-intensity sweeteners, and sugar alcohols. Remember to pair the knowledge you gain here with the expertise and insights of beverage development experts who will be better equipped to answer questions about your specific drink project.

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Written on October 30, 2019.

You may have heard of the ketogenic diet – the latest health and wellness trend sweeping the nation. We all know what keto dieters eat (lots of good fats and protein) and what they don’t (carbs) – but what do they drink? And what does that mean for the beverage industry?

Let’s take a dive into what it means to be keto and how beverage developers can better accommodate keto dieters.
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Written on October 14, 2019.

Humans, by evolutionary nature, love sweet — but consuming too much sugar can be bad for you. That’s why many diet sodas, juices, and other zero-calorie products utilize sugar-free, low and no-calorie sweeteners otherwise known as artificial sweeteners. Ahead of National Sweetest Day this October 19, we’re taking a look at the most popular sugar alternatives used in drinks, so grab your sweetie and get ready to take a guilt-free journey into the world of artificial sweeteners!
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