8 Companies and Startups meeting UK and EU Sugar Reduction Plan
Alchemy Foodtech’s patented Alchemy FibreTM technology helps reduce sugar by decreasing the sugar content from 17.5g in the original Chocolate Chip cookie to almost half, all while maintaining the same amount of chocolate goodness. “We are pleased that our technology solution was so well-received and hope that consumers will like the new and healthier Subway […]
Top FDA Approved Sugar Reduction Solutions You Should Know
White poison– that’s how professor John Yudkin described sugar when discussing its ill effects in his book “Pure, White and Deadly.” Sugar can induce serious ailments such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. The World Health Organization (WHO) strongly recommends that adults and children reduce their free sugars intake to less than 10% of their total […]
Tagatose: An Underrated Alternative Sweetener with Tremendous Potential
Did you know that Tagatose has up to 60% lower calories while being just as sweet as regular sugar? Tagatose is an up-and-coming alternative sweetener that could replace cane sugar in foods. It’s a rare form of sugar derived from natural sources like milk. The global tagatose market is projected to reach approximately $250.4 million […]
Five Innovative Startups Using Enzymes for Sugar Reduction in 2026
Enzymes are natural, powerful processing aids that can unlock new sweeteners with lower calorific value from plant material. And are therefore, a promising sugar reduction solution. As a result, various startups are innovating ways to convert sucrose into healthy dietary fibers and fructose into sorbitol, a natural sweetener, using enzymes! Explore the recent innovations in […]
How These Beverage Brands Cut Sugar Upto 100% – And What They Use Instead
Most sugar reduction solutions have drawbacks like off-flavors, solubility issues, scalability, and high production costs. Saccharin and Aspartame are cheap sugar substitutes, but health concerns have led the WHO to discourage their use. Governments worldwide are introducing sugar taxes to fight health issues like obesity and diabetes. The UK government proposed a higher tax on […]
The Sugar’s Gone, The Taste Isn’t. How 4 Techs Are Fixing Low Sugar Bakery Products
Cutting down sugar in baked goods isn’t just about lowering sweetness. Manufacturers must rethink structure, moisture, browning, shelf life, and flavor—all of which sugar naturally provides. Replacing these functions means adding more ingredients to the product label. Suddenly, a clean-label muffin with five pantry-friendly ingredients turns into a complex formula with a dozen unfamiliar additives. […]
4 Ingredients That Keep Chocolate Sweet Without the Sugar Spike
In spring 2023, Hershey’s partnered with Coca-Cola’s Honest brand to create gluten-free gummies made with low-sugar organic fruit juice. Previously, the confectionery giant invested in the low-sugar chocolate brands Bonumose, Lily’s, and ONE Brands. All these strategic moves are a part of Hershey’s expansion plan in the better-for-you (BFY) snack category. Sugar reduction is a […]
Aspartame declared a possible carcinogen: The future of carbonated diet drinks
The recent news claims Aspartame is carcinogenic and will soon be banned. With almost every sugar-free beverage you can name, including Coke Zero, Diet Snapple, Fanta Zero, and Crystal Light, using it as an artificial sweetener, the news raised many eyebrows on the future of carbonated diet beverages. Will the R&D teams find Aspartame alternatives and […]
What is Allulose and Why its demand is growing?
Researchers have found a way to produce high-purity allulose using microbes! This new method requires minimal maintenance and can be scarce for mass production. In addition, industry giants like ASR Group and Hershey’s are investing in startups that can commercialize allulose. The market demand for the artificial sweetener Allulose is rising. It is predicted to […]
Allulose vs Tagatose: Find the sweet spot for your next product
Allulose is often hailed as the king of alternative sweeteners. But tagatose also has some prebiotic benefits. So then, which one is “better?” Both these compounds occupy a very similar “rare sugar” niche. But they differ quite notably in sweetness, calories, stability, and regulatory/nutrition positioning. For instance, using Allulose, product makers can achieve near‑zero‑calorie, low‑glycemic […]