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Sweetener pricing works like a staircase. Every step up in pack size knocks the price per kg down, sometimes by more than half. The catch? Most suppliers hide the staircase behind a "contact us" button. We would rather show you the stairs. Below are the real pack sizes and per kg prices for five sugar alternatives we ship from Keysborough, Victoria, so you can cost your formulation before you pick up the phone. All prices are in AUD and current as of 13 October 2026. The Short Answer: Lowest ...

Taking sugar out of chocolate is easy. Keeping it chocolate is the hard part. Sugar is often the largest single ingredient in a bar, and it does far more than sweeten. It builds body, carries flavour and decides how the bar snaps and melts. Replace it badly and you get a gritty, sticky product nobody reorders. Replace it well and customers never notice it left. Here are the sugar free chocolate ingredients manufacturers rely on, why each one earns its place, and what to check before you order...

Imagine there was one ingredient that would allow you to increase fibre and reduce sugar while still keeping the flavour. Inulin is that magic ingredient. Inulin is a natural fibre found in such plants as chicory root, onions, garlic, and Jerusalem artichoke. Food manufacturers love it because it does more than just add fibre; it also helps with texture and mouthfeel, especially in reduced-sugar recipes. How does it improve nutritional value? And what should you know before you buy inulin pow...

Sugar reduction has become a real focus for food manufacturers across Australia. Whether it's drinks, protein products, bakery items, snacks, or confectionery, brands are working out how to cut sugar without losing the taste people expect. That's part of why buy erythritol sweetener has become such a common search among product developers this year. But erythritol is just one option among several. Stevia, monk fruit, allulose, and xylitol each bring something different. The right pick really ...