NEW: Potassium Sorbate and Sorbic Acid

As a formulator or custom manufacturer, you want to ensure your products are resistant to oxidation with high stability and quality for a guaranteed length of time.  Exposure to moisture and the surrounding environment can lead to rancidity, making it extremely important to dialing in the right ingredients for your batch to keep your product…

NEW: Carrageenan – Iota

Carrageenan – Iota is loved by R&D teams and DIY skin-care enthusiasts, alike! Widely used as sustainable vegan ingredient, it is now offered by Jedwards in a highly soluble powder. Many subscribers may be wondering what purpose this unique raw material provides and how can it serve YOU? Check out this article to learn more!

Helianthus Annuus: The Gold Standard for Flower Power

It’s hard to say where in the world Sunflowers are best-loved, or in which culture they are most deeply rooted. Between 1-2 million years old, they are native to the Americas but also have a long history of cultivation in other parts of the world. Considered the “fourth sister” by eastern Indigenous Americans, this Asteraceae…

Characterizing Cocoa Powder

As Valentine’s Day descends upon us, lovers worldwide will be agonizing over the perfect offering to reflect heartfelt feelings for their significant others.  Chocolate products go hand in hand with Valentine’s Day.  According to USA Today, consumers will spend approximately $1.8 million on chocolate products for Valentine’s Day in 2018.  What a perfect time to…