The Beneo -Technology centre’s trials focused on the replacement of up to 5% mannitol, the common dosage used in chewing gum centres, with Beneo’s Isomalt sugar replacer and monitored the results.
Due to its similar sensorial profile and technological properties, Isomalt proved to be equivalent, if not superior, to mannitol in terms of the end product’s processability, product stability, as well as final taste and texture.
The trials also showed that no changes in the production process are necessary when replacing mannitol with Isomalt.
Beneo’s Isomalt is the only sugar replacer that is derived from sugar beet and thus has a similar sweetening profile to sugar. It is low hygroscopic and improves the shelf-life of chewing gum. In addition, its tooth friendly and low-glycaemic characteristics have been positively evaluated by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Source: Beneo
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