- Category: Sugar polyols from natural products
Xylitol is a sweetener manufactured from xylose derived from corn cobs. It is as sweet as sugar and has a noticeable cooling effect in products consumed (food and pharmaceutical). It is very soluble in water and has greater preservative properties than sugar. It is not metabolised by bacteria in the mouth, and so reduces the risk of dental caries.
SUGGESTED APPLICATIONS
- Chocolate
- Confectionery
- Baked products
- Ice cream
- Chewing gum
- Beverages
- Nutritional bars
- Sugar-free coatings
- Table-top sweetener
- Toothpaste and mouthwash
KEY PROPERTIES
- Non-GM
- Low glycemic index
- Very soluble in water
- Lower water activity than sugar solutions – greater preservative effect
- Lower calorific value than sugar
- Direct substitute for sugar
- Reduces risk of dental caries
- Same level of sweetness as sugar
MANUFACTURE
- Kosher
- Halal
- ISO certification
PACKAGING SUPPLIED IN
- 25kg bags
- Category: Sugar polyols from natural products
Maltitol is an ingredient manufactured from tapioca starch, which is a natural product. It is a sweet product that can be used as a substitute for sugar in many applications. Of all the polyols, maltitol is the closest to sugar, both chemically and physically.
SUGGESTED APPLICATIONS FOR MALTITOL
- Chocolate
- Confectionery chews
- Beverages
- Baked products
- Chewing gum
- Nutritional bars
- Sugar-free coatings
- Table-top sweetener
KEY PROPERTIES FOR MALTITOL
- Non-GM
- Low glycemic index
- Lower calorific value than sugar
- Substitute for sugar
- 90 per cent the sweetness of sugar
- Kosher
- Halal
MANUFACTURE
- ISO and Food Safety certification
PACKAGING SUPPLIED IN
- 20kg carton
- Category: Sugar polyols from natural products
Erythritol is a low-calorie sweetener that has 60-70 per cent the sweetness of sugar. It is manufactured from a fermentation of natural products: dextrose derived from non-GMO corn. Erythritol is found in many food and beverage products.
SUGGESTED APPLICATIONS FOR ERYTHRITOL
- Chocolate
- Beverages
- Confectionery
- Baked products
- Ice cream
- Nutritional bars
- Sugar-free coatings
- Table-top sweetener
KEY PROPERTIES FOR ERYTHRITOL
- Non-GMO
- Low glycemic index
- Lower calorific value than sugar
- Substitute for sugar
- Approximately 60-70 per cent the sweetness of sugar
- Kosher
- Halal
MANUFACTURE
- ISO and Food Safety certification
PACKAGING SUPPLIED IN
- 25kg bag
