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The challenge consisted of reformulating an existing beverage recipe to eliminate any added sugar and deliver a tasty and refreshing milk-based drink sweetened with natural sweeteners, without noticeable ‘off flavors’ or textures.
Product
No added sugar milk beverages
category
Dairy
Key elements
No added sugar
Low lactose
Natural sweeteners
BACKGROUND
According to the International Food Information Council's 2023 Food and Health Survey, most global consumers (72%) are looking to limit or avoid sugar intake altogether.
With this growing consumer interest and demand for healthier low and no-added-sugar drinks, the CORE recognized an opportunity to develop no-added-sugar milk-based drinks just as rich and tasty as high-sugar milk drinks.
challenge
solution
the CORE team developed a series of milk-based drinks with 70-99% milk content, sweetened by natural sweeteners (Stevia) and lactose to break down to the formulation’s monomers and adjust flavors and texture.
