Consumers are increasingly demanding healthier food and beverage options made with recognizable ingredients. As such, industry faces the challenge of balancing public desire for indulgent experiences with a focus on reduced sugars and clean labels. Stevia and stevia blends, monk fruit, sugar alcohols, syrups, prebiotic fibers and honey are just a handful of ingredients manufacturers are using in attempt to bridge the gap, particularly in the beverage space.

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