Products, nutrition bars, cereals, beverages, confections, chocolate, yoghurt, salad dressings, among many others. Polydextrose is a polysaccharide composed of randomly cross-linked glucose and have 1 kcal/g Calories.
Chemical Name: (2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-6-[[(3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxymethyl]oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol
Polydextrose Characters:
- Polydextrose has very Low Calories, 1 kcal/g, perfect ingredient for the formulation of reduced calorie food.
- Polydextrose replaces sugar, glucose syrups and fat while improving flavour, texture and mouth-feel in a variety of applications.
- Polydextrose is recognized as a dietary fiber in many major countries.
- Polydextrose stimulates Lactobacillus and Bifido bacteria.
- Polydextrose sustained fermentation throughout the colon, acting as a Prebiotic for Digestive Health
- Polydextrose is highly soluble, allows preparation of syrups.
- Polydextrose is Taste masking properties help minimize off-notes caused by intense sweeteners, vitamins, minerals, soy and other supplements.
Polydextrose is available in different grades;
- Powder
- Fine Powder
- Coarse Powder
- Liquid
Polydextrose Applications:
- Beverages and Beverage Mixes
- Hard and Soft Candy
- Jams and Jellies
- Chewable candy and tablet
- Dairy Products
- Processed Fruits and Fruit Juices
- Processed Vegetables and Vegetable Juices
- Confections and Frostings
- Nutritional & Dietary Products
- Dry-mix products
- Fruit spreads
- Frozen desserts
- Salad dressing
- Ice Cream
- Syrups