AMALTY Crystalline Maltitol
Source: SPI Polyols, Inc.
Maltitol is the polyol that is the closest equivalent to sucrose
Maltitol is the polyol that is the closest equivalent to sucrose. It is the closest to sucrose in molecular weight, solubility, low cooling effect, and in functionality. It is about 90% as sweet as sucrose, so it does not require addition of high intensity sweeteners.
At 2.1 calories per gram, it will help formulate both reduced calorie and light foods. It gives a creamy mouthfeel so it can be used to replace part of the fat in formulas. It is also a great humectant, and can function as cryoprotectant, crystallization inhibitor, freeze point depressant, and plasticizer.
End uses include baked goods, beverages, cake mixes, chocolate, cream centers, fondants, frozen desserts, frozen sausage, gum, icings, jams and jellies, mints, soft confections, and surimi.
It is inert and can withstand high temperatures without browning. Maltitol cannot be metabolized by most oral bacteria so it does not promote tooth decay.
Maltitol is slowly absorbed and has a significantly reduced rise in blood glucose and insulin response: it can be a useful alternative for people with diabetes (on the advice of their doctor). Maltitol has a lower laxation potential than most polyols: up to 100 grams/day can be consumed without problem.
At 2.1 calories per gram, it will help formulate both reduced calorie and light foods. It gives a creamy mouthfeel so it can be used to replace part of the fat in formulas. It is also a great humectant, and can function as cryoprotectant, crystallization inhibitor, freeze point depressant, and plasticizer.
End uses include baked goods, beverages, cake mixes, chocolate, cream centers, fondants, frozen desserts, frozen sausage, gum, icings, jams and jellies, mints, soft confections, and surimi.
It is inert and can withstand high temperatures without browning. Maltitol cannot be metabolized by most oral bacteria so it does not promote tooth decay.
Maltitol is slowly absorbed and has a significantly reduced rise in blood glucose and insulin response: it can be a useful alternative for people with diabetes (on the advice of their doctor). Maltitol has a lower laxation potential than most polyols: up to 100 grams/day can be consumed without problem.
SPI Polyols, Inc., 321 Cherry Lane, New Castle, DE 19720-2780. Tel: 302-576-8534; Fax: 302-576-8569.
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