“Harvey Martins, VP of business development at NutraEx, told us that the company’s indulgent natural sweeteners help F&B manufacturers reduce products’ sugar content. At IFT First 2024, the company introduced a “sugar blocker,” l-arabinose, which can inhibit sugar absorption. Martins highlighted that an increase in chronic diseases and risk factors, such as diabetes and obesity, is driving demand for sugar-free products. “
