Polyol Sweeteners have Reduced Caloric Value and can be used as Bulking Agents Along with Edulcorants for Improving the Texture of Food Items and Beverages
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Polyols are sugar-free sweeteners and they also have low glycemic index, which makes it suitable for diabetics patients. Manufacturers consider polyol sweeteners as an excellent alternative to natural sugar. Polyol sweetener are becoming increasingly popular in dietary supplements and low-calorie beverages. Sugar alcohol is a natural sugar substitute that is produced by fermentation of sugar in corn. It can also be found in fruit and vegetables, such as pears, watermelon, grapes, soy, and animals. It is the byproduct of the metabolism of sugar and is about 80% sweeter than natural sugar. There has been a rising demand for polyol sweetener in the bakery sector significantly, thanks to the increasing demand for healthy food alternatives. Liquid polyol sweetener are an excellent choice for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulations.
According to Coherent Market Insights the Polyol
Sweeteners Market Size, Share, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2019 -
2027
Polyol sweeteners help in lowering
the calories in sugar substitutes, polyols offer a variety of health benefits
and are used in a wide range of products, from drinks to bakery goods. These
sugar substitutes can also be used as bulking agents and improve food texture. Polyol
sweetener can be found in a variety of foods, including dairy products,
carbonated beverages, powdered drink mixtures, chewing gum, and fruit juices.
Polyols are generally safe for consumption in small amounts, they can be detrimental to health if consumed in large quantities. Polyol sweetener may result in laxative effects if consumed excessively. Excessive intake of polyols can also cause gas and intestinal pain, and is associated with digestive issues. Fortunately, polyol sweetener are not as harmful as some people fear them to be.
Polyols are one of the important component of polyesters and polyurethanes, they can control thermal, physical and mechanical properties for improving the toughness and flexibility of polyurethanes and polyesters. They produce rigid polymers, due to low equivalent weights. A variety of products are made from polyols such as flexible foam, coatings, inks, elastomers, sealants, fibers, adhesives and paints.
ERYSTA Erythritol has been launched by Ingredion Inc. in May 2020, for use in food & beverage processing industry in the Europe, Africa and Middle East region. The main aim of this initiative is that the manufacturers want to replace and reduce the use of sugar, for attaining the nutritional claims like “no added sugar’ or ‘calorie-reduced’ and many other applications.
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