Dr. John's THRIVE+ Lollipops Feature Two Billion CFUs
Laura McQuarrie — October 17, 2017 — Lifestyle
References: drjohns & fox17online
Dr. John's makes a range of chocolates and caramels that are sweetened with erythritol and xylitol, as well as sugar-free lollipops that are enriched with probiotics. THRIVE+ with Probiotics also feature cavity-fighting xylitol and erythiritol, plus monk fruit as sweeteners, making it possible to enjoy strawberry-, blackberry- and orange-flavored sweets in a guilt-free experience.
A serving is described by the brand as two lollipops, which contains 11 grams of dietary fiber and two billion colony-forming units of probiotics. As the brand describes, "the probiotic ingredients in THRIVE+ supports digestive health, immune health and protein utilization as part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle."
In place of unnatural colors, the lollipops feature ingredients like: carrot concentrate, purple and black carrots, as well as blackcurrants and blueberries.
A serving is described by the brand as two lollipops, which contains 11 grams of dietary fiber and two billion colony-forming units of probiotics. As the brand describes, "the probiotic ingredients in THRIVE+ supports digestive health, immune health and protein utilization as part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle."
In place of unnatural colors, the lollipops feature ingredients like: carrot concentrate, purple and black carrots, as well as blackcurrants and blueberries.
Trend Themes
1. Probiotic Sweets - There is an emerging trend of incorporating probiotics into sweet treats, providing an opportunity for companies to innovate in the confectionery industry.
2. Sugar-free Alternatives - The use of erythritol, xylitol, and monk fruit as sugar-free sweeteners is gaining popularity, presenting an opportunity for companies to create guilt-free sugar-free products across various industries.
3. Natural Ingredients - The demand for natural ingredients in candies is increasing, offering an opportunity for companies to develop products with fruit and vegetable concentrates as coloring agents.
Industry Implications
1. Confectionery - The confectionery industry can capitalize on the trend of incorporating probiotics into sweets, creating innovative probiotic candies and chocolates.
2. Healthy Snacks - The healthy snacks industry can explore the use of sugar-free sweeteners like erythritol, xylitol, and monk fruit to develop guilt-free and diabetic-friendly snack options.
3. Functional Foods - Functional food companies can leverage the demand for natural ingredients and probiotics to create innovative products that promote digestive health and overall well-being.
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