When it comes to sweetening products, sugar has always been the reigning champion as a taste modulation tool. However, a new contender has emerged in the form of Sweetensify™ Flavor Technology.
To put this “new to the world” innovation to the test, we conducted a blind taste test, pitting Sweetensify™ against sugar in a lemon-lime demo. The results were astonishing. Let’s explore the details and how Sweetensify™ is revolutionizing reduced-sugar taste experiences.
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The Power of Sweetensify™ Proprietary Sweet Protein Technology
At the heart of the Sweetensify™ Collection lies sweet peptides, which are small proteins with unique molecular mechanisms. Brazzein powers this collection and is a sweet protein that delivers many benefits beyond sweetness or offering a fuller, multidimensional sweet taste experience while improving sweet quality and intensity.
Brazzein exhibits excellent pH stability and extended shelf life, making Sweetensify™ Flavors suitable for various applications. It also demonstrates impressive heat stability, withstanding processes like pasteurization and baking without compromising their quality. Additionally, their high solubility ensures successful beverage product development integration.
Sweetensify™ in Soft Drinks
The soft drink industry has been quick to embrace Sweetensify™ as a means to meet consumer demands for healthier options. By incorporating Sweetensify™ into their products, soft drink companies have successfully created a new wave of reduced-sugar beverages that have garnered positive feedback from consumers. Additionally, Sweetensify™ has driven a shift in the market, with more consumers opting for healthier alternatives.
Sweetensify™ in Cocktails
It’s not just soft drinks that benefit from Sweetensify™. The cocktail industry has also seen a significant transformation with the integration of this flavor enhancer. Bartenders and mixologists are now concocting cocktails with reduced sugar content, yet without compromising on taste. From classic cocktails to innovative concoctions, Sweetensify™ has opened up a new realm of flavorful possibilities.
Consumer Perception and Acceptance
Consumer perception plays a vital role in the success of any beverage product. With Sweetensify™, the perception of reduced sugar drinks has been overwhelmingly positive.
Surveys and studies indicate that consumers appreciate the efforts to offer healthier options without sacrificing taste. Brands that have adopted Sweetensify™ have experienced increased brand loyalty and customer satisfaction.
Sweetensify™ Flavors in Product Development Applications
The versatility of Sweetensify™ Flavors makes them ideal for a wide range of taste creations. Let’s explore some examples of how they can be used to improve the taste experience across different products:
Sensational Carbonated Soft Drinks:
Lemon Lime: Sweegen’s Bestevia® sweeteners combined with Sweetensify™ flavors deliver a sugar-like experience with zero calories.
Cola: A carefully curated system of Sweegen’s Bestevia® sweeteners and Sweetensify™ Flavors curated to counter the use of artificial high-intensity sweeteners, ensuring a bold and satisfying cola taste.
More Exciting Energy Drinks:
Sweetensify™ flavors smooth out the bitterness often associated with caffeine and other active ingredients, providing a more enjoyable energy drink experience.
Premium Ready-to-Drink Cocktails:
Sweetensify™ Flavors are the key to beating the burn and bitterness of alcoholic beverages. By smoothing out the alcohol burn without having to add sugar, these flavors allow for higher alcohol content while maintaining a balanced and premium taste.
Superior Hard Seltzers:
The fruit flavors in hard seltzers can be amplified with Sweetensify™ Flavors, creating a more vibrant and fruit-forward taste experience while suppressing the alcohol burn.
A Chocolate-ier Chocolate:
Sweetensify™ Flavors offer a solution to back-end chocolate bitterness. By enhancing the chocolatey goodness while reducing astringency and unwanted aftertastes, these flavors take chocolate to new heights of indulgence, minus the sugary calories.
More Gratifying Granola:
Sweetensify™ Flavors can tone down bitterness and deliver excellent oat flavor without relying on excessive amounts of sugar. They amplify sweet flavor notes, allowing for reduced sugar levels without compromising taste.
Sweetensify™ Flavors transform how we develop reduced-sugar food and beverage products, from soft drinks to cocktails. With its unique Sweet Protein Brazzein backbone, this collection of flavors for taste modulation opens up new possibilities for product innovation.
By offering a full-bodied taste experience, enhancing sweetness and flavor expression, and providing numerous benefits beyond sweetness, Sweetensify™ flavors are a game-changer for the sugar reduction industry. It’s time to embrace these next-generation taste modulators and unlock the full potential of reduced-sugar flavor experiences in our favorite food and drink creations.
Let Sweetensify™ Flavors be your product development tool for creating the most delicious and satisfying better-for-everyone taste experiences imaginable.
