Isomalt
Isomalt is a type of sugar alcohol that is produced from sugar beet. Chemically, it belongs to the family of polyols and is commonly used as a sweetener and texturising agent in different types of mainly food products.
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About this sweetener - Isomalt
Description
Isomalt is a versatile and functional ingredient that offers a number of health and quality benefits for food products. Whether used in the manufacture of candies, in cake decoration or in the production of baked goods, it is a popular choice for food manufacturers and health-conscious consumers.
Although it has a sweet taste, Isomalt has about half the calorie content of regular table sugar and does not significantly affect blood sugar levels, making it an attractive option for people with diabetes or those looking to reduce their sugar intake.
Products sweetened with isomalt can be labelled as “sugar-free” due to its low impact on blood glucose.
Characteristics
Isomalt was discovered in the 1960s and first industrially manufactured in the early 1980s. Its most common use is as a sweetener in the food industry but it is also used in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.
It has a high thermal stability, which means that it can withstand high temperatures without decomposing, making it ideal for the production of candies, chocolates and other confectionery that require cooking or baking processes
Another important characteristic of Isomalt is its ability to crystallise easily, which makes it an ideal ingredient for cake decorating and the creation of sugar figures. Its texture and clarity also make it suitable for the manufacture of transparent lollipops and candies with a visually appealing appearance.
It has been suggested that isomalt may act as a prebiotic, i.e. it may stimulate the growth and activity of certain beneficial bacteria in the gut, which could have positive effects on digestive health and the balance of the gut microbiota.
- EU Identification: E 953
- Sweetener type: Intensive sweetener.
- Sugar Level: It has less than 2 kilocalories per gram (half that of sugar)
- Main property: its low glycaemic index
- Other properties: versatile and functional ingredient with high thermal stability, is well tolerated by most people and tends to cause less gastrointestinal discomfort,carbohydrate with a chemical structure that makes it resistant to fermentation by bacteria in the mouth, resulting in less tooth decay formation compared to sugar
Important Information
IMPORTANT: Legislation on intensive sweeteners is often modified. The application information given is indicative but the customer must know or consult the legislation to know if he can apply it in his product or not, and to see the limitations of use.
Product Datasheet
Isomalt applications
Dairy products
Ice cream
Dietary foods and table-top sweeteners
Cosmetics Industry
Pharmaceutical industry
Chewing gum
Sweets and candies
Bakery products
Fillings, toppings, creams, etc. Wafers and ice cream cones. Not in baked doughs.
We import and distribute Isomalt for your business
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We import and distribute Isomalt for your business
Do you need to wholesale Isomalt for the production of your products? You can count on MoleFrank. Contact us and we will inform you in detail of the formats we have and prices.
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