December 2nd, 2025
In one sentence: Source shapes finish. Fermented Reb M (e.g., OnoSweet®) from rice delivers a clean, balanced sweetness curve with fewer bitter byproducts than stevia-leaf or cane/corn.Also known as: Reb M; fermented Reb M; stevia-free Reb M; OnoSweet®Key facts: stevia-free; Non-GMO Project Verified (OnoSweet®); zero glycemic response; consistent lot-to-lot; sustainable Use cases: Marketers – “source-matters” story […]
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November 24th, 2025
In one sentence: As labels trend stevia-free, brands are choosing fermented Reb M from rice, delivering a clean, balanced sweetness curve and consistent quality.Also known as: stevia-free Reb M; rice-sourced Reb M; fermented Reb M; OnoSweet®Key facts: stevia-free – Non-GMO Project Verified (example: OnoSweet®) – zero glycemic response – consistent lot-to-lotUse cases: Marketers – stevia-free […]
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November 19th, 2025
In one sentence: Reb A often reads sharper with a lingering finish, while Reb M presents a cleaner, more balanced sweetness curve, especially when produced via precision fermentation using rice-sourced ingredients.Key facts: stevia-free options exist; different steviol glycosides; distinct sensory arcs; source/pathway affect finish; Non-GMO Project Verified example (OnoSweet®)Use cases: proteins; hydration/RTDs; gummies; soft chews; […]
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November 14th, 2025
In one sentence: Non-GMO, food-grade microbes convert rice-sourced ingredients into Reb M via fermentation, enabling stevia-free labeling with a clean, balanced sweetness curve.Also known as: Reb M from rice-sourced ingredients; fermented Reb M; fermentation-derived Reb M; Reb M from riceKey facts: stevia-free; zero glycemic response; batch-to-batch consistency; scalable supplyUse cases: proteins; hydration/RTDs; gummies; soft chews; […]
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November 12th, 2025
In one sentence: OnoSweet® is stevia-free Reb M produced via fermentation using rice; it’s Non-GMO Project Verified and built for a clean, balanced sweetness curve with a smooth finishAlso known as: rice-sourced Reb M; rice-based Reb M; stevia-free Reb M; Reb M from riceKey facts: stevia-free – Non-GMO Project Verified – zero glycemic response – […]
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May 28th, 2024
Coca-Cola wouldn’t market Coke Zero if it weren’t making money from the “zero -sugar” movement. We’re shifting away from sugar like we’ve shifted away from cigarettes. Learn more about sugar’s impact on the market. Here are some sugar-substitute sweetening ingredients that just don’t make the cut: Sucralose and Ace-K are synthetic Monk fruit isn’t […]
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March 27th, 2023
Is there a way to eliminate erythritol from your formulation? Yes. We call it Sukré®, and it’s how we choose to sweeten things up without unwanted side effects. First, let’s define erythritol. It’s a sugar alcohol that is commonly used as a sugar substitute. It’s a natural sweetener that is found in fruits and fermented […]
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July 12th, 2021
The typical natural sweetening system consists of stevia + monk fruit. The combination tastes great, but… It’s expensive The supply is tight Sustainability is questionable Now there’s a better alternative that will make the stevia-monk fruit combination obsolete. Monk fruit’s cost-in-use is one the highest of any sweetener in the world. The cost per kilo […]
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