Ok, not a bar, a “granola bites” snack-pack for young children. This is not a joke, it’s a new product – MySuperSnack - that promises a lot on the nutrition front. But does it also deliver? Background: The grab-and-go toddler … Continue reading
Is Monk Fruit the New Stevia?
The quest for the ultimate sweetener never ends. Is there, on this earth, a natural, healthy, zero calorie sweetener with no after taste, no side effects, and no long term health risks? Wandering around the Food and Nutrition Expo here … Continue reading
Stevia is so 2009. Have you tried Luo Han?
Several days ago, a small New Zealand based company called BioVittoria received an FDA GRAS (generally regarded as safe) status for its “Fruit-Sweetness” brand low-calorie sweetener: The sweetener is made from Chinese-grown luo han fruit. It is 200 times sweeter … Continue reading