Tang Fruit+ Launches Sugar-Free Refreshment for a Healthier, Balanced Lifestyle

 As more families seek diverse options for their daily beverages, Tang, the #1 powdered beverage brand in the Philippines remains at the leadership of innovation in the category. Launched last year, Tang Fruit+, sweetened with stevia, is a great choice for those looking for a sugar-free alternative without compromising on taste and flavor.

Stevia, a natural sweetener derived from the Stevia rebaudiana plant, provides the sweetness of sugar without calories or impact on blood sugar levels. This makes Tang Fruit+ a refreshing choice for individuals and families embracing a different or well-being-focused lifestyle.

The safety of stevia as a sweetener is supported by global and local health authorities. Stevia is considered safe for consumption within established acceptable daily intake levels, according to the WHO and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the Philippines. These approvals reinforce stevia’s role as a reliable alternative for sugar, for those who have different health and well-being needs.

According to Dr. Imelda Angeles-Agdeppa, a registered Nutritionist-Dietitian who was conferred as Scientist IV, and renowned food and nutrition expert in the Philippines, Stevia has different functions, such as food ingredient as well as a pharmaceutical and cosmetic component. “Stevia by itself contains zero calories and grams of carbohydrates and has many benefits,” Dr. Agdeppa adds. “The use of stevia may aid in the reduction of body weight, in reducing systolic blood pressure, in lowering glucose levels among diabetic individuals, and even help in maintaining oral health. It is generally regarded as safe and is used in a variety of food and beverage products.” Dr. Angeles- Agdeppa, also calls for local research to be conducted on the health benefits of stevia.  

Dr. Imelda Angeles-Agdeppa provides insights on the functions of Stevia.

With its longstanding heritage in the Philippines, Tang continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of consumers. Tang Fruit+ offers the same fruity goodness the brand is known for while supporting mindful snacking and alternative choices.

Samantha Dela Cruz, Brand Manager of Tang Philippines,emphasizes the brand’s commitment to providing more choices for Filipino families. “Tang Fruit+ is all about giving our consumers an option that fits their lifestyle. We know that many families are looking for sugar-free beverage choices without sacrificing taste, and this variant delivers exactly that—delicious refreshment with the natural sweetness of stevia.”

“Tang Fruit+ is also part of our broader commitment as a snacks company to ensure we enhance the ingredient profile of our brands and provide consumers with options,” adds Dela Cruz. “Sugar reduction for the Tang line has been a focus for us over the past 10 years. We know that to maintain a more balanced diet, it is important to manage the intake of both sugar and calories. This aligns with and supports regulatory agencies’ advice for consumers to limit added sugar intake to no more than 10 percent of their daily calories.”  

Currently, Tang’s line of 2 flavors including Tang Iced Tea contain less than 2% of consumers’ energy requirement for every glass. 

Tang Fruit+ in Orange flavor is widely available in leading supermarkets, groceries, and online via official Mondelēz  International stores on Lazada and Shopee, making it a convenient choice for families looking for a sugar-free, refreshing drink. With its commitment to great taste and well-being, Tang remains a trusted brand for Filipino households seeking beverage options.

Here are 3 easy peasy ways to get your kids to eat their veggies

“I really used to struggle kasi hate na hate talaga ng kids ko dati ang veggies – ayaw nila yung taste. Taste is so important for kids, so I ensure na dapat na-eenjoy nila mga sineserve ko.”

 

Have you sat with your kids way past mealtime just to make sure they eat their veggies on the plate? How about resorting to bargaining more gadget time for just one more bite of that carrots? Well, you’re definitely not the only momma doing that. Even celebrities like Camille Prats have to do a bit of negotiating just to get her kids to eat their veggies.

 

Luckily, she shares some handy hacks with Spot.ph to do the trick without the crying, the bargaining, and the unnecessary drama that fills mealtime. 

 

Here are 3 easy peasy ways to get your kids to eat their veggies according to Camille:

 

1. Oh My Gulay! May Gulay! – Instead of only serving your kids veggies, partner your kids’ meals with Tang Fruit & Veg. It comes in two flavors: Orange Carrot, which has the Vitamin C from oranges and Vitamin A from carrots, and Dalandan Malunggay, which has the Vitamin C from dalandan and the Iron of malunggay. Tang Fruit & Veg has the delicious taste of fruits AND the nutrition from veggies in a drink that kids love! Camille can vouch this – her kids love its taste so much, they actually ask her for it themselves! Yummy na, masustansya pa! 

 

Oh My Gulay! Shop the NEW Tang Fruit & Veg here: http://bit.ly/TangFruitNVeg

 

2. SmartMom Recipes - No need to work hard, just work smart! Incorporate veggies in delectable recipes that you know your kids will surely love. Your kids won’t notice that veggies are actually the main ingredient because of its delicious taste! 

 3. Appearance is key – Kids are very visual so it’s really all about making their plate look fun! Focus on making veggies look appetizing by using creative shapes and brightly colored bowls to increase their appetite. You can even add in their favorite animal or cartoon character for that extra wow factor! You can go as simple as making trees out of broccoli or more complex as making pirates from cucumbers-- the idea stays the same: make it fun!

      

 

Oh My Gulay! Shop the NEW Tang Fruit & Veg now to get the yummy taste of fruits with the nutrition benefits of veggies!: http://bit.ly/TangFruitNVeg

 

Tang strongly believes that lunch can be a moment to build stronger relationships with your kids

Due to lockdowns, families are spending most of their time together at home. Parents and kids are physically together for days on end, working and going through distance learning. However, are you, as parents, taking this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to know your kid and build stronger relationships with them? With so many things happening at home, it is easy to forget to set time to bond and know your child. 

 

An example of such a moment is lunch, a meal that is often rushed with parents mentally preoccupied with the next task of the day. Instead of being a time to share a meal with the family and connect over conversations, lunch has become a time where the family is physically together but emotionally distant from one another. This is one of the reasons why kids nowadays feel neglected or lonely. 

 

Tang strongly believes that lunch can be a moment to build stronger relationships with your kids; calling on moms to transform lunches into bonding moments by having an Usapang TANGhalian. It is about the power of conversations to know your kids, understand their perspective, and check up on their emotional well-being. With its new campaign, Usapang TANGhalian, Tang leads the way in reminding moms to be fully present during tanghalians, taking this time to nurture their kids through healthy beverages and meaningful conversations. 

 

Together with Camille Prats, Tang showcases how every tanghalian can be transformed into bonding moments through Usapang TANGhalians. Camille shares with us real Usapang TANGhalians with her son Nathan, most of which lead to surprising revelations that help her understand her son even better. Camille shares, “Nathan is always busy with online school and I was curious if he needed help with anything. Whenever I would ask, he replies, “Nothing Mom, kaya ko ‘to.”. One lunchtime, I decided to ask: Is there anything mom can do better? And he told me that he appreciated every time I would check up on him because it made him feel that I was always there for him. This made me tear up and surprised me at how much Nathan appreciates the little things I do”. As a hands-on mom, Camille believes, like Tang, that all parents should use their time together with their kids as an opportunity to build stronger relationships, nurture their them, and prepare them for an even better future.  

 

Tang’s Usapang TANGhalian takes a step further by partnering with Facebook Mom Communities such as Mommy Mundo, Lifestyle Moms PH, Usapang Nanay, Moms Support Moms PH, Moms Club PH, 1^ST Time Moms, and many more to kickstart the transformation of every tanghalian into an Usapang TANGhalian. Within each community, hundreds of KOLs will be sharing their experiences and tips to start an Usapang TANGhalian. Tang will also be launching a Facebook and Instagram filter with randomized questions for parents and kids; with the hopes of making Usapang TANGhalian fun and helping moms capture these bonding moments. 

 

In addition to advocating for stronger parent and kid relationships, Tang is also encouraging moms to serve healthier beverages over lunch. With the 100% Vitamin C of two oranges in every refreshing glass, Tang provides the protection your kid needs. So, Tang calls out to all moms to transform tanghalians from being a rushed and neglected meal to being a time to prepare their kids for a better future through Usapang TANGhalians and the 100% Vitamin C of Tang. 

 

Kaya mga mommies and daddies, ‘wag palampasin ang Tanghalian na walang Tang at #UsapangTANGhalian! Try the #UsapangTANGhalian filter on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3w3XBHE or Facebook:https://bit.ly/3wjRgYK with your kids and you might just be surprised by their answers!