The recent news story surrounding Aspartame and Non-Sugar Sweeteners (NSSs) may have implications for your business and product category. The advisory from the World Health Organization (WHO) cautioning against the use of NSSs for weight control, as well as the recent aspartame risk assessment by JECFA.
We understand the growing pressure from consumers, NGOs, and governments to reduce sugar in food and beverage products. While significant progress has been made in reducing sugar content in beverages, reformulating food remains a challenge, particularly in finding suitable replacements for the bulking properties of sugar.
To ensure your product formulations achieve a high standard of consumer acceptability while reducing or replacing sugar or sweeteners, collaborating closely with technical experts is essential. Our Product Development Team has extensive knowledge and expertise in sugar replacers and sweeteners, including natural sweeteners, with proven experience in reducing sugar or calories in a wide variety of food categories. The team also has experience in replacing artificial sweeteners and undertaking aspartame tests.