NNB SweetVantage Reviews: The PricePlow Team Weighs In

The PricePlow team tested NNB Nutrition’s SweetVantage natural sweetener in coffee, waffles, and yogurt. This steviol glycoside technology delivers clean sweetness without the bitter aftertaste of traditional stevia.

Over the past few years, consumers have increasingly sought alternatives to artificial sweeteners, creating a renewed interest in natural options. However, finding a natural sweetener that actually tastes good has been the industry’s persistent challenge. Enter SweetVantage – NNB Nutrition’s innovative steviol glycoside technology that promises to deliver clean sweetness with a more complete flavor profile than traditional stevia extracts.

After NNB’s introduction at SupplySide West, the PricePlow team had the opportunity to test sample packets containing SweetVantage blended with acacia fiber. While this isn’t the final consumer-facing product (NNB is an ingredient supplier, not a consumer brand), it gave us a genuine opportunity to evaluate SweetVantage’s taste, versatility, and potential applications.

But first, let’s quickly recap what makes SweetVantage stand out:

SweetVantage represents a significant advancement in natural sweetener technology, designed to overcome traditional stevia’s limitations. After three years and $2.5 million in research, NNB developed an optimized blend of steviol glycosides that targets multiple regions of the palate, delivering a more complete sweetness experience with minimal bitterness or aftertaste.

For a deeper dive into the science and development of SweetVantage, check out our comprehensive article: SweetVantage – NNB Nutrition’s Natural Sweetener Solution

The PricePlow Team Reviews SweetVantage

After distributing sample packets to our team members, we put SweetVantage through its paces in various applications. Here’s what we discovered:

• Ben’s Coffee Experience

  

  NNB Nutrition revolutionizes natural sweeteners with SweetVantage. A 3-year, $2.5M project delivers clean-tasting stevia that covers the entire palate. Perfect for beverages and powders.

  As seen in the video, Ben tested SweetVantage in his daily coffee routine, noting that it provides “a more robust flavor profile” compared to standard stevia packets. Unlike traditional stevia, which can introduce bitterness or astringency at higher doses, SweetVantage scales well even when increasing the amount.

  “While I don’t think you need as much SweetVantage as you’d use with regular stevia, I was impressed by how well it performed when I experimented with higher dosages”, Ben shared. “It maintained its pleasant sweetness profile without developing off-notes.”

  This aligns with NNB’s claims about SweetVantage’s more balanced activation across taste receptors and reduced astringency compared to conventional stevia products.

• Cody’s Smooth Dissolution

  Cody tested SweetVantage in 8 ounces of hot coffee and was particularly impressed with its dissolution properties and smooth taste profile:

  “It dissolved really well, very smooth taste. I enjoy it. Definitely impressed that it’s natural.”

  — Cody

  This feedback highlights an important practical advantage for beverage applications – many natural sweeteners struggle with solubility issues, which can result in gritty textures or settling. SweetVantage’s clean dissolution suggests it could be particularly valuable for ready-to-drink beverage applications.

• Victoria’s Culinary Applications

  Victoria took a more culinary approach, incorporating SweetVantage into several food applications:

  “I’ve used it in homemade waffles and Greek yogurt bowls most often. Tastes great and is easy to use. Tried some in cold brew coffee too which dissolved fine.”

  — Victoria

  Her experience demonstrates SweetVantage’s versatility beyond beverages. The successful integration into baked goods like waffles suggests the steviol glycoside blend maintains its sweetness profile through heating – a challenge for some natural sweeteners. Additionally, its performance in cold applications (both yogurt and cold brew coffee) indicates stability across temperature ranges.

• Mike’s Comparative Analysis

  PricePlow founder Mike took a more analytical approach, comparing SweetVantage to other stevia options on the market:

  “While this packet (acacia + SweetVantage steviol glycosides) isn’t the same as sugar, it’s a significant upgrade from the standard stevia packets that are out there.”

  — Mike

  Mike also expressed particular interest in the upcoming SweetVantage+ formulation, which combines steviol glycosides with allulose – a rare sugar that provides functional properties similar to sucrose but with minimal caloric impact. This combination promises to deliver not just sweetness but also the mouthfeel and functional properties that make sugar so difficult to replace in many applications.^[1]

Looking Ahead: The Future of SweetVantage

The PricePlow team’s early experiences with SweetVantage align with NNB Nutrition’s positioning of the ingredient as a superior alternative to conventional stevia extracts. The consistent feedback about its clean taste profile, good dissolution properties, and versatility across applications suggests SweetVantage has significant potential for manufacturers looking to create naturally-sweetened products without compromising on taste.

We’re particularly excited about upcoming opportunities to experience SweetVantage in more formulations and applications. As Mike noted, the team is “very excited to try more of these at Natural Products Expo West 2025 in Anaheim and SupplySide Global in Las Vegas in the fall. It’ll also be available at IFT 2025 in Chicago in the summer.”

NNB Nutrition shined at SupplySide West 2024 with innovations like XPO NRG, GeniusPure, and SweetVantage, setting new standards in nutrition — with much more to come!

The most anticipated development is undoubtedly SweetVantage+, which combines steviol glycosides with allulose. This formulation promises to address one of the most persistent challenges in sugar replacement – matching not just the sweetness but also the functional properties that make sugar essential in many applications. From browning in baked goods to providing viscosity in beverages, SweetVantage+ could represent a true breakthrough in natural sweetener technology.

For brands looking to move away from artificial sweeteners while maintaining product quality, SweetVantage appears to offer a compelling solution. As consumers continue to seek cleaner, more natural alternatives, ingredients that can deliver on both taste and function will be increasingly valuable in the marketplace.

If you’re a brand formulator interested in learning more about SweetVantage or SweetVantage+, we recommend reaching out to NNB Nutrition directly for samples and formulation guidance. Based on our team’s experience, this is one innovation worth exploring for your next product development.

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