Snacks and Cravings

Natural Sweeteners

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Editorial illustration for Allulose for Browning, Monk Fruit or Stevia for Your Coffee: Picking the Right Natural Sweetener
Healthy Bites

Allulose for Browning, Monk Fruit or Stevia for Your Coffee: Picking the Right Natural Sweetener

Allulose is the ideal sweetener for baking applications requiring browning and texture, behaving much like sugar. For sweetening beverages or other foods where browning is irrelevant, monk fruit or stevia offer zero calories and minimal aftertaste.

Dr. Lena Hanson·October 15, 2026
A bustling market stall showcasing plump Medjool dates and innovative date-based healthy snacks, with happy consumers making selections.
Healthy Bites

Healthy Snacking Market Trends: Dates Fuel Snacking Innovation

Sales of Medjool dates at Ocado are up a whopping 100% year-on-year , signaling a quiet revolution in the healthy snacking aisle!

Marco Diaz·May 30, 2026
Close-up of a vibrant green stevia leaf with intricate, glowing molecular structures representing steviol glycosides, symbolizing its sweet and bitter flavor components.
Food Science

The Genetic Secret to Stevia's Sweetness

Stevia's unique sweetness and aftertaste are dictated by its genetic code, with specific gene activation locations in the leaves influencing the production of desirable steviol glycosides like Rebaudioside A. This genetic understanding allows for the development of superior natural sweeteners with a cleaner, more sugar-like flavor profile.

Dr. Lena Hanson·May 15, 2026