Natural sweetener Isomaltulose healthy ingredient

Isomaltulose -- New food Sweetener

Isomaltose, i.e. 6-O- α- D-glucopyranose-D-fructose, a crystalline reducing disaccharide, is composed of glucose and fructose α- 1,6 glycoside bond. The molecular formula is C12H22O11•H2O. The functions and applications of isomaltulose have been developed one after another. For example, it has recently been found to be particularly functional for the human brain; it is also a special sweetener with unique digestibility and absorption properties. A recent study in 2021 demonstrated the prebiotic activity of isomaltulose.

FUNCTIONS

1. Digestion and absorption 
Isomaltulose is not digested by saliva, stomach acid and pancreatic juice when ingested, and is only absorbed into glucose and fructose by enzymatic digestion in the small intestine. Because the structure of isomaltulose is similar to sucrose, it is digested and broken down into glucose and fructose for direct absorption and metabolism, so there is no safety problem for consumption.
2. Inhibit fat accumulation effect
According to the latest research report, the mechanism of obesity is caused by the activation of Lipoproteinlipase (LPL) in human adipose tissue by insulin, so that LPL rapidly draws neutral fat into adipose tissue. Because isomaltulose is digested and absorbed without causing insulin secretion, it does not cause the activation of LPL activity. Therefore, the presence of isomaltulose makes it difficult for fats to be absorbed into fatty tissues.
3. Does not cause tooth decay
Isomaltulose cannot be used by microorganisms that cause tooth decay in the oral cavity, so it will not produce insoluble polydextrose. Therefore, it will not form plaque. It causes tooth decay and periodontal disease. Therefore, it will not form tooth decay. Therefore, isomaltooligosaccharide not only does not cause tooth decay itself, but also has the effect of inhibiting tooth decay caused by sucrose.
4. Effect of preventing diarrhea
Isomaltulose can be digested and absorbed slowly by the body because it is completely decomposed and absorbed in the small intestine. Therefore, it does not cause diarrhea. The results of human tests show that direct intake of up to 80g has no diarrheal effect at all. This is very different from general sugar alcohols. It can be used as a safe sweetener. It is used in various confectioneries, beverages and foods.
5. Calories
Because isomaltulose can be digested and absorbed like sucrose, it has a caloric value of about 4 Kacl/g.