Oobli Launches GRAS-Certified Protein Sweetener to Combat Sugar Overconsumption
Oobli, a company based in Davis, California, has unveiled a new natural sweetener derived from proteins rather than carbohydrates. The product, which mimics the taste of sugar, is the first of its kind to receive GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) certification for commercial use. It offers a potential solution to the growing concerns over excessive sugar consumption and its associated health risks, such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Fighting …
Ingredion Joins Forces with Oobli to Expand Access to Next-Gen Sweet Protein Solutions
Oobli, a biotechnology company specializing in sweet proteins, has announced a partnership with global ingredient solutions provider Ingredion. The collaboration aims to expand industry access to alternative sweetener systems by integrating Oobli’s sweet proteins with Ingredion’s portfolio, including stevia. Sweet proteins, derived from natural sources and produced through precision fermentation, offer a low-calorie alternative to traditional sweeteners. These proteins can be used in a variety of food and beverage applications, …
NovelSweets Project Develops Protein-Based Sweetener 10,000 Times Sweeter Than Table Sugar
Researchers at Fraunhofer IME have partnered with metaX Institut für Diätetik GmbH and candidum GmbH to develop a new type of protein-based sweetener. Called NovelSweets, the project is supporting the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture in its efforts to reduce the sugar content of ready-made foods and beverages. The new sweetener is made from sweet-tasting proteins, molecules that occur naturally in some plants and bind readily to taste …
Fooditive Unveils Guilt-Free Sweetener Made With Upcycled Apples & Pears for US Market
Dutch plant-based ingredient manufacturer Fooditive Group unveils a new sustainable alternative to sugar for the US market: Keto-Fructose, a low calorie sweetener derived from upcycled apples and pears through fermentation. Fooditive claims that its new sweetener closely mimics the flavor profile of sugar, offering “extraordinary” sweetness, unparalleled taste, functionality, and sustainability, establishing a new standard for sugar alternatives. Keto-Fructose is currently undergoing FDA GRAS assessment. The company states it aims to …