Stevia vs Monk Fruit vs Erythritol: Natural Sweeteners for Beverage Formulation

Stevia vs Monk Fruit vs Erythritol: Natural Sweeteners for Beverage Formulation WRITTEN BY Flora / SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 Written by Flora, reviewed by Xinjuan Xu, Associate Professor, updated September 2026 Stevia, monk fruit and erythritol are almost always presented as three competing answers to the same question. In a real beverage formulation they are not […]
Organic Stevia Extract: Certification, Standards and Sourcing Guide

Organic Stevia Extract: Certification, Standards and Sourcing Guide WRITTEN BY Flora / SEPTEMBER 14, 2026
How to Choose Stevia Extract Grades for Food and Beverage Applications

How to Choose Stevia Extract Grades for Food and Beverage Applications Written by Flora / September 10, 2026 Written by Flora, reviewed by Xinjuan Xu, Associate Professor, updated September 2026 Choosing a stevia ingredient is not simply a matter of matching “beverage” with Rebaudioside M or selecting the highest assay on a supplier’s specification sheet. […]
Monk Fruit vs Stevia: A Formulator’s Guide

Monk Fruit vs Stevia: A Formulator’s Guide WRITTEN BY Flora / SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 Written by Flora, reviewed by Prof. Bingji Ma, updated September 2026 Almost every comparison of these two ingredients answers the question “which one tastes cleaner.” That question has an answer in the published literature, and it is not the answer the […]
Reb A vs Reb D vs Reb M: The Solubility Problem Nobody Puts on the Spec Sheet

Reb A vs Reb D vs Reb M: The Solubility Problem Nobody Puts on the Spec Sheet WRITTEN BY Flora / SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 Written by Flora, reviewed by Prof. Bingji Ma, updated September 2026 A development team switches from Reb A to Reb D or Reb M to get rid of the bitterness. The […]
Stevia vs Erythritol: Different Functions in Sugar-Reduced Formulation

Stevia vs Erythritol: Sweetness and Bulk Are Two Different Jobs in Sugar Reduction WRITTEN BY Flora / SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 Written by Flora, reviewed by Prof. Bingji Ma, updated September 2026 Stevia vs Erythritol is often presented as a choice between two sugar alternatives, but in commercial formulation they usually perform different jobs. Stevia restores […]
Stevia Bitterness and Aftertaste: A Formulator’s Guide to Glycoside Profile, Dosage and Masking

Stevia Bitterness and Aftertaste: A Formulator’s Guide to Glycoside Profile, Dosage and Masking WRITTEN BY Flora / SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 Written by Flora, reviewed by Prof. Bingji Ma, updated September 2026 Stevia aftertaste is not one problem. Depending on the grade, the dose and the product it sits in, what your panel is calling an […]
