Isomaltulose
ISOMALTULOSE occurs naturally in small quantities in honey or sugar cane juice. And it is also used as food ingredient and functional carbohydrate in essentially all types of foods and drinks. Isomaltulose commonly replaces sugars or maltodextrin in those to offer consumers an improved way of energy supply.
ISOMALTULOSE, i.e. 6-O-α-D-glucopyranose-D-fructose, is a crystalline reducing disaccharide, formed by combining glucose and fructose with α-1,6 glycosidic bond. The molecular formula is C12H22O11-H2O. isomaltulose crystals contain 1 molecule of water, rhombohedral crystals, similar in appearance to white granulated sugar, the crystals are slightly finer than white granulated sugar, and do not crystallize after water loss.
Bailong is the leading production enterprise of Fructo-Oligosachharide Powder 95% (FOS), Isomalto-Oligosaccharide Powder (IMO), Xylo-Oligosaccharide Powder and syrup (XOS), Polydextrose Powder and syrup, Resistant Dextrin Powder and syrup, Allulose Crystal and syrup and Galacto-Oligosaccharide Powder and syrup (GOS) in China. Those products can replace sugar and be applied in healthy food, functional beverages, baby food etc.
Physical and chemical properties:
1. The melting point is 122-123 ℃, much lower than that of sucrose (182 ℃).
2. The reducibility was 52% of glucose.
3. The sweetness is 42% of sucrose. Its sweetness is similar to that of sucrose.
4. Isomaltose has no hygroscopicity.
5. At room temperature, the solubility of isomaltulose is only half of that of sucrose. With the increase of temperature, its solubility will increase sharply, reaching 85% of sucrose at 80 ℃.
6. At the same concentration, the density of isomaltulose is slightly higher than that of sucrose, and the viscosity is close to that of sucrose.
7. Isomaltose has strong acid hydrolysis resistance, which is conducive to maintaining isoosmotic pressure.
8.The thermal stability of isomaltulose was slightly worse than that of sucrose, and slight browning began to appear at 120 ℃ during sugar boiling; Browning, decomposition and polymerization occur at 140 ℃; Above 160 ℃, these reactions are obviously intensified.
9.Isomaltose is slightly easier to color than sucrose when heated at high temperature for a long time, while it is not easy to color at pH 3-4.
10.It is difficult to ferment and is not fermented by most bacteria and yeasts.
11.Cover off the odor, balance the taste and flavor.
FUNCTIONS:
1. Isomaltulose Helps Manage Your Blood sugar
Isomaltulose differs from traditional sugars and “fast carbs” by serving a unique value as a fully digestible, slow release carbohydrate. It provides the desired carbohydrate energy to the body, while its slow release allows for a lower impact on blood sugar levels and insulin release. This creates an overall improved metabolic profile, which enables the body to gain more energy from the fat-burning process rather than the carbohydrate. With its reduced glycemic impact on the diet, isomaltulose can help support blood sugar management and overall health.
2. Isomaltulose Helps Manage Your Weight
While weight management is primarily dependent on the balance between caloric intake and caloric expenditure, it is important to recognize alternate elements that can also have an influence. One significant factor is the potential to steer the metabolism towards the fat-burning process. With its slow release of energy and lower rise in blood glucose and insulin, isomaltulose can help drive the metabolism towards higher fat burning and ultimately support weight management and body composition.
3. Clinical Nutrition for Patients with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) and Related Diseases
With its low-glycemic index, isomaltulose is used as carbohydrate in such products for oral intake (sip feed) and in enteral nutrition tube feeds. Research has linked formulas containing isomaltulose to a lower blood glucose response and respective improvements in blood glucose control.
4. Isomaltulose Helps Manage Your Energy & Fuel Resource
Isomaltulose offers enhanced energy supply and fuel management, as well as higher fat burning in energy metabolism. Its steady and sustained energy supply supports a healthy lifestyle and allows for more balanced energy levels. Athletes and sports people can fuel their training and activity with isomaltulose, without jeopardizing their fat-burning efforts, and support endurance.
Contact Now
