Product | Maltitol |
Appearance | White Powder |
Odour | no foreign odours |
Assay | 99%-101% |
Water content | ≤0.5% |
Reducing sugar | ≤0.1% |
Solubility | Very soluble in water |
MOQ | 25kg |
Shelf Life | 24 Months |
Storage Conditions | Stored in Cool and Dry Place |
Introduction:
Maltitol is a sugar alcohol used as a sugar substitute. It has 75–90% of the sweetness of sucrose (table sugar) and nearly identical properties, except for browning. It is used to replace table sugar because it is half as caloric, does not promote tooth decay, and has a somewhat lesser effect on blood glucose. In chemical terms, maltitol is known as 4-O-α glucopyranosyl-D-sorbitol. It is a new functional sweetener. Maltitol has special physiological functions and physical and chemical characteristics, and has special effects that other sweeteners can't substitute. It is widely used in many industries such as food process, health products , etc.
Application:
1. As functional food,it can be used as food material for diabetic and obese patients.
2. It used in the production of candy and chocolate because maltitol has a good flavor and mouthfeel, good moisture retention and non-crystalline.
3. It used in fruit juice drinks, maltitol has a certain consistency and is difficult to ferment.
4. It used in frozen food, the use of maltitol in ice cream can make the product fine and thick, sweet and delicious, and extend the shelf life.