As people increasingly recognize how unhealthy sugar can be, sweet substitutes are stepping forward to try to take sugar’s place. Most don’t match sugar’s combination of taste, texture, and cooking qualities so there are minor compromises that matter more or less depending on your needs and preferences. Let’s take a look at some of the […]
This past week, the top suppliers and experts in supplements and raw materials gathered at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas for the biggest yearly event on the subject, Supply Side West. Diamond Nutriceutical attended as part of our ongoing efforts to source better and more environmentally-friendly ingredients. This includes attending conferences and presentations by […]
Alternative sweeteners have been around for decades. But they often come with drawbacks including bitter aftertaste, poor cooking qualities, or being highly processed. Allulose has recently gained popularity as an alternative sweetener for addressing some of these weaknesses. Is it everything they say it is? Let’s take a look at what allulose is, its benefits, […]
With sugar and its negative health effects increasingly coming into focus, alternative sweeteners are more popular than ever. As such, you may have now heard of the sweetener erythritol and have questions about whether it’s safe, if it’s healthy, and more. Although it seems new, it’s actually been around for some time. In fact, it occurs naturally […]