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Solving Taste Challenges at Scale: Imbibe Expands Its SweetSense® Taste Modulation Platform

In today’s competitive beverage landscape, great taste remains the ultimate differentiator—and the toughest to perfect. As brands strive to deliver cleaner labels, higher functionality, and better nutrition, formulation complexity is rising. That’s why Imbibe has expanded its SweetSense® taste modulation platform—an innovation designed to help beverage developers consistently deliver winning flavor experiences, even in the most challenging applications.

The Complexity of Modern Beverage Formulation

From plant proteins and botanicals to alternative sweeteners and caffeine, functional ingredients are reshaping beverage formulations. But they often come with flavor trade-offs—bitterness, astringency, and lingering off-notes that jeopardize product success.

Imbibe’s expanded taste modulation suite directly targets these challenges. Built for brands navigating the sensory demands of next-gen beverages, the platform includes:

  • SweetSense®: Sweetness enhancers that smooth sharp peaks and simulate sugar’s rounded flavor curve.
  • NonSense®: Masking agents that neutralize bitterness, metallic notes, and sensory inconsistencies.

Both are available in liquid and powder formats, making them ideal for RTDs, sports nutrition, dairy and dairy alternatives, alcohol alternatives, and functional beverages.

A Smarter Way to Modulate Sweetness

The latest SweetSense® PW-4 innovation is specifically optimized for:

  • Reducing bitterness from stevia, monk fruit, and high-intensity sweeteners
  • Enhancing citrus and bright fruit profiles
  • Minimizing aftertaste in low- or no-sugar formulations

This strategic tool helps brands reduce sugar without sacrificing craveability, making it a key asset for clean-label and wellness-driven product pipelines.

Designed for Real-World Product Development

Whether you’re reformulating a top-selling SKU or launching a new functional line, Imbibe’s approach supports:

  • Sugar reduction without sensory compromise
  • Flavor balance in high-protein and functional formulas
  • Faster iteration and speed to market

“Today’s beverage developers need tools that help them perform under pressure,” says Lauren Senne, Manager of Applications and Taste Modulation at Imbibe. “Our expanded platform empowers brands to overcome formulation hurdles and create products people love.”

Why Taste Modulation Is a Business Imperative

Trial and repeat purchase hinge on flavor. Yet innovation often brings taste challenges that can derail even the most promising product. Imbibe’s solutions reduce the risk of failed launches, accelerate product development timelines, and protect brand equity.

With over 60 years of formulation expertise, Imbibe delivers more than ingredients—we deliver taste that performs.

Ready to Optimize Flavor in Your Next Beverage Launch?

Imbibe’s team of flavorists and formulators is ready to help you solve taste challenges at any stage of development.

Request a sample or email us at marketing@imbibeinc.com.

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