Polydextrose

Name:  Polydextrose

Synonyms:  Poly-D-glucose

Molecular Formula:  (C₆H₁₀O₅)_n

CAS Number:  68424-04-4

Polydextrose is a food ingredient classified as soluble fiber and is frequently used to increase the non-dietary fiber content of food, replace sugar, reduce calories and reduce fat content. Polydextrose is a multi-purpose food ingredient synthesized from dextrose, plus about 10 percent sorbitol and 1 percent citric acid.

Polydextrose is commonly used as a replacement for sugar, starch, and fat in commercial beverages, cakes, candies, dessert mixes, breakfast cereals, gelatins, frozen desserts, puddings, and salad dressings. Polydextrose is frequently used as an ingredient in low-carb, sugar-free and diabetic cooking recipes. Polydextrose is also used as a humectant, stabiliser and thickening agent.

Polydextrose is a form of soluble fiber and has shown healthful prebiotic benefits when tested in animals. Polydextrose contains only 1 kcal per gram and therefore is able to help reduce calories.

Specification

Package: 25Kgs per bag.

Polydextrose must be manufactured, packaged and stored under sanitary conditions appropriate for food products and in compliance with all applicable food hygiene, health, and sanitary requirements and regulations.

Storing at 15-25ºC and a relative humidity of max. 55% is recommended.