Description of ICL® Polydextrose Series

Polydextrose is a polysaccharide composed of randomly cross-linked glucose with all types of glycosidic bonds, containing minor amounts of bound sorbitol and acid.
Appearance is white or near-to-white (milk-white), solid powder, solute to water, solubility degree MIN70%.
The FDA approved Polydextrose as dietary fiber in 1981. Polydextrose (21 CFR 172.841) to provide for the safe use of polydextrose as a bulking agent, formulation aid, humectant, and--texturizer in a11 foods, except meat and poultry. And it is widely recognised as a source of dietary fibre suitable for enriching numerous applications, including beverages in many countries.

ICL® Polydextrose Series:

(1).PH Value 2.5~3.5
(2).PH value 3.5~7.0
PH of 10% water solution (w/v)
P.S.: The PH value can be adjusted upon your request

Physical&Chemical Property of ICL® Polydextrose

ICL® polydextrtose is a fine granulation polydextrose and a premium low-calorie bulking agent used to provide body and texture in reduced-calorie and low-calorie foods. It can replace all or part of sugar and partial fat in those foods and can also replace full caloric bulking agents. ICL® polydextrose is a water soluble, randomly bonded, bulk polymer produced by thermal polymerization of glucose. It is non-sweet and provides only 1 Kcal per gram.

One calorie/gram   only 1/4 of sugar,1/9 of fat. Aids in the development of low calorie and health products including: reduced sugar, sugar free, reduced fat, reduced calorie, reduced glycaemic load, fibre enrichment, tooth-friendly.

Water-soluble   easily incorporated in food systems.

Available in two forms   liquid or dry mixes

Bulking agent   contributes solids to maintain palatability and textural qualities without sweetness

Bodying agent   improves mouthfeel and viscosity qualities

Humectant   absorbs water and provides tenderness and softness in baked products and candy and can be used as shelf-life/freshness improver.

Viscosity   slightly higher viscosity than sugar, low fat products including polydextrose will have a fuller texture and better mouthfeel.

Toleration   Polydextrose has a toleration of 90 g/day. Food products including this high value ingredient to reduce more calorie and do not need to carry any laxative warning labels – unlike with the sugar alcohols.

Not sweet & clean taste   The manufacturers can use polydextrose in high proportions for up to 50% calorie reduction, even in products with sensitive flavour systems or use it in combination with intense sweeteners to produce a range of healthy products that taste as good as their standard range.

Low glycaemic & dietary fiber source   Polydextrose is low glycaemic and widely recognised as a source of dietary fibre in many countries. That means it is suitable for products being developed for diabetics and ordinary products to improve the dietary fibre content.

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