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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Ingredient Name
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Ingredients
- Isomalt
- Food Additive Number
- E 953, INS 953
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Food Ingredients Features
- Key Properties
- Moderately sweet (half as sweet as sucrose)
- Low calorie (2 kCal/g)
- High processing stability (acid & heat)
- Very low hygroscopicity
- Low solubility
- Product Highlights
Calorie and Sugar Reduction
IsoMaltidex™ has an energy value of 2.4 kcal/g, versus the 4 kcal/g energy value of full-calorie sweeteners.Sugar-like
IsoMaltidex™ is a bulk sweetener with a very clean, sucrose-like taste profile and significant body and smooth mouthfeel. Liquid isomalt/ maltitol grades include maltitol syrup for sufficient sweetness. When using pure crystalline isomalt and isomalt liquid, addition of high-intensity sweeteners may be desired.Tooth Friendly
IsoMaltidex™ is non-cariogenic and does not contribute to tooth decay.Non-Hygroscopic
Non-hygroscopic isomalt crystals do not absorb water, which is essential for hard candies and coatings, and can also contribute to extended shelf life.- Product Background
As reducing sugar consumption has become a global concern, consumers are actively seeking out foods and beverages with less sugar – but few are willing to give up the satisfaction of sweetness.
Polyols (or sugar alcohols) can be an excellent solution. These versatile sweeteners offer the potential for great-tasting reduced-sugar and sugar-free products, while contributing important sensory and functional benefits. Polyols can be used alone or paired with high-intensity sweeteners like stevia.
Guilt-free indulgence- Ideal for reducing sugar and calories, with zero to 3 kCal/g
- Support oral health; do not contribute to tooth decay
- Reduced glycemic index: do not raise blood glucose or insulin levels
- Functional Benefits
- Clean, sweet taste, no aftertaste
- Adds smoothness & body
- Improves flavor release
- Reduces stickiness in candy
- Prolongs shelf life
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Food & Nutrition Applications
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Technical Details & Test Data
- Production Process
- Isomalt (or polyhydric alcohols) is obtained by the hydrogenation of sugars - from cane or beet.
- Isomalt does not occur in nature.
Cargill offers both crystalline and liquid grades of isomalt for ultimate flexibility and cost optimization. As with all Cargill ingredients, the reliable quality and supply of IsomaltiDex™ is assured by Cargill’s extensive supply chain.