In the modern food industry, the dual demand for health and taste from consumers has driven the innovation of low-sugar, low-calorie beverages. Flavored milk, as a widely popular drink, traditionally relies heavily on sucrose to provide sweetness and enhance texture. However, with the growing awareness of health, finding alternative sweeteners to meet consumers' demand for low-sugar beverages has become increasingly important. The emergence of AlluPure™ (allulose), Ingvia® Stevia, and Mogroside V offers new possibilities for the innovation of flavored milk.
AlluPure™ (allulose) is a rare sugar that occurs naturally, characterized by its low-calorie content (only 0.4 kcal/g) and a sweetness profile similar to sucrose. Not only does it provide sweetness, but it also participates in the Maillard reaction, imparting a unique caramel-like flavor to beverages. This characteristic makes AlluPure™ particularly suitable for cocoa-flavored milk and coffee-flavored milk, as it enhances the flavor profile of the drink while reducing sugar intake. For instance, in coffee-flavored milk, AlluPure™ reacts with the proteins in milk through the Maillard reaction, producing a caramel-like aroma that enhances the overall flavor.
Ingvia® Stevia is a natural sweetener extracted from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant, known for its pure sweetness without any bitter aftertaste. Mogroside V, the main active component extracted from monk fruit, possesses various biological activities, including antioxidant, anti-diabetic, and anti-cancer properties. Using Ingvia® Stevia or Mogroside V in flavored milk significantly reduces sugar and calorie content while maintaining the natural sweetness of the drink. These sweeteners are stable in terms of sweetness under acidic, alkaline, and high-temperature conditions, making them an ideal choice for flavored milk. Whether in fruit-flavored milk or coffee-flavored milk, Ingvia® Stevia provides a natural, refreshing sweetness that enhances the overall taste experience.
Combining AlluPure™ (allulose), Ingvia® Stevia, and Mogroside V can create flavored milk that is both healthy and delicious. This combination not only provides natural, pure sweetness but also effectively balances the flavor of the drink while maintaining low-calorie and low-fat health benefits. Whether used in cocoa-flavored milk, coffee-flavored milk, or other fruit-flavored milk, this innovative sweetening solution offers consumers a new taste experience that meets their dual pursuit of health and taste.