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Industrial Sweeteners

Polydextrose

Characteristics and Properties
 

Chemical Class: Randomly linked polymer of glucose (thermal polymerization of glucose)
Relative Sweetness: Not sweet.
Taste: Bland.
Stability: Stable under food manufacturing conditions, ie baking.
Solubility: Soluble at ambient temperatures with light agitation.
Safety: Safe.
ADI: Not specified (the safest category allocated by JECFA)
Approval: Widely approved internationally.
Applications:
Frozen dairy desserts and mixes
Baked goods
Sweet sauces
Chewing gum
Jellies
Salad dressings
Puddings and fillings
Peanut Spreads
Confections and frostings
Fruit spreads
 
Advantages: Low calorie bulking agent
Maillard reaction ie. undergoes browning and flavour development
Humectant
Texturiser
Partial fat replacer
Tooth friendly
Suitable for diabetics