Sweetener manufacturers expand natural and organic options
Sugar replacer made from pure beet sugar
Beneo said its Isomalt is the only sugar replacer made from pure beet sugar, which gives it a natural taste and sweetness while being 100% sugar-free. It provides a taste profile almost equal to sucrose, but with a softer sweetness intensity and only half the calories, thereby curbing the glucose response, the company said. Isomalt is produced in a two-stage process. The composition and properties of the sweetener can be tailored to suit applications just by adjusting the process parameters. When combined with intense sweeteners, Isomalt can achieve a synergistic sweetness profile without producing any undesired aftertaste. It’s said to serve well in a wide variety of sugar-reduced dairy products, including ice cream and dairy desserts, as well as cream fillings.