Isomalt is composed of α-D-Glucopyranosyl-1,6-D-sorbitol(GPS) and α-D-Glucopyranosyl-1,1-D-sorbitol(GPM) basically in a ratio of equal mol.
GPS: Molecular formula C12H24O11, molecular weight: 344.32
GPM: Molecular formula C12H24O11-2H2O, molecular weight: 380.32
It is a white odorless crystal, sweet taste, sweetness is about 45%~65% of sucrose, slightly hygroscopic, melting range 145~150℃, specific spin ≥+91.5° (4% aqueous solution, M/V); soluble in water, its solubility in water is lower than sucrose at room temperature, it can be close to sucrose after warming up, insoluble in ethanol.
Because isomalt sugar alcohol possesses properties, it is suitable for products produced with common production equipment. It is a perfect sugar substitute because it has a pure taste like sucrose, no bad aftertaste and odor, synergistic effect with powerful sweeteners and can cover the bad aftertaste and odor of the latter, low hygroscopicity, high stability, low energy, non-caries, etc. At present, isomalt has been widely used in the production of various food products: hard candy fudge, chewing gum, chocolate, jelly, refreshing drinks, ice cream, baked products and pressed tablets, etc.
Beneo
BENEO has long-term experience in developing and producing functional ingredients from natural sources for food, feed, and pharmaceutical products. We employ more than 1000 people and market our products in +80 countries. Our worldwide sales network ensures that you can always rely on local support.
They are the pioneers of Isomalt, the only sugar replacer from sugar beet. For more than four decades this proven ingredient has been used in the production of sugar-free and ‘sugar-reduced’ confectionery and is the No 1 bulk sweetener in sugar-free candies.
Cargill
IsoMaltidexTM isomalt – a polyol derived from the hydrogenation of sugars – from sugar cane or beet – offers mild sweetness, while contributing important nutritive and functional properties.
It’s ideal for creating great-tasting, reduced-sugars and no added sugars confectionery products.
