Polydextrose

Fibersse® Polydextrose Family

Fibersse® polydextrose is a low calorie, sugar free, low glycaemic, speciality carbohydrate that is prebiotic and widely recognised as Dietary fibre. It offers a range of physiological and functional benefits. It is a polysaccharide composed of randomly cross-linked glucose, 1 kcal/g calories. Fibersse® polydextrose has two forms - powder and aqueous with various types, to meet requirements of almost all food applications and the demand of specific production process.

Approved for use in over 50 countries, food manufacturers can rely upon Fibersse® Polydextrose in the formulation of low calorie, sugar free, reduced sugar, low fat foods and beverages. Fibersse® Polydextrose can also lower glycaemic response while adding fibre to all kinds of processed foods. Fibersse® Polydextrose is a multi-functional ingredient with a wide variety of applications, including baked goods, dairy products, nutrition bars, cereals, beverages, confections, chocolate, yoghurt, salad dressings, among many others.

Fibersse® Polydextrose Properties

CLEAN, NEUTRAL TASTE
Although it possesses many of the functional properties of sugar, Fibersse® Polydextrose is essentially sugar free. However, it is compatible with sugars and high potency sweeteners allowing the sweetness of formulations to be easily balanced. The clean, neutral taste of Fibersse® Polydextrose also helps mask the off-notes that can result from the addition of soy, vitamins, minerals and other supplements found in nutritional products.

HIGH SOLUBILITY AND STABILITY
Fibersse® Polydextrose has a higher water solubility than most carbohydrates and polyols, allowing up to 80% w/w solutions at 20°C (68°F). Fibersse® Polydextrose has a clean taste, high solubility and excellent stability over a broad range of temperatures and pH conditions. These properties make Fibersse® Polydextrose be an ingredient that can be readily incorporated into a wide range of food and beverage formulations.

IMPROVING TEXTURE & MOUTH-FEEL
In the finished formulation, Fibersse® Polydextrose contributes solids and enhances eating quality. Fibersse® Polydextrose could keep the desirable mouthfeel and smooth textural qualities that can be lost when replacing sugars and fats in food products. Fibersse® Polydextrose acts as a humectant to help maintain softness and freshness while also extending shelf life. This is especially important for baked goods. In ice cream and frozen dairy products, the freezing point depression of Fibersse® Polydextrose allows for the correct balance of textural characteristics and serves to create a desirable creaminess and smoothness.