Isomailt

Product Overview

Isomalt is a sugar alcohol derived from sucrose and widely used as a bulk sweetener in sugar-free and reduced-sugar food formulations. With its mild sweetness, low hygroscopicity, and good processing stability, it is particularly suitable for confectionery and other food applications.

Product Types

Available forms and particle sizes depend on product grade and supplier specifications.

Product Features

  • Mild Sweetness: Provides a moderate level of sweetness compared with sucrose, making it suitable for a variety of sugar-free and reduced-sugar formulations.
  • Low Hygroscopicity: Helps reduce moisture absorption in confectionery and other dry food applications.
  • Good Processing Stability: Suitable for selected heat-processed food applications, including confectionery.
  • Bulking Function: Helps provide volume and texture in sugar-free and reduced-sugar formulations.
  • Formulation Versatility: Can be used alone or combined with high-intensity sweeteners, depending on the desired sweetness profile.

Applications

  • Confectionery: Sugar-free hard candies, filled candies, and throat lozenges
  • Chocolate: Sugar-free and reduced-sugar chocolate products
  • Bakery Products: Selected biscuits and baked goods
  • Compressed Products: Tablet candies and other compressed confectionery
  • Other Food Applications: Depending on formulation requirements and product grade

Product Specifications

Specifications vary by product grade. Please refer to the corresponding product specification sheet for detailed technical information.

Parameter Details
Product Name Isomalt
Product Category Sugar Alcohol / Polyol Sweetener
Appearance Typically white crystalline granules
CAS No. Please refer to the supplier’s product documentation