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1957 Isomaltulose was discovered

Professor Rudolf Weidenhagen discovers isomaltulose. The newly found carbohydrate triggers extensive research into its physiological role and physical properties.

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1960´s The sugar replacer, ISOMALT

Dr. Hubert Schiweck further developed isomaltulose into the sugar replacer, ISOMALT.

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1972 The first patent for ISOMALT

The first patent for ISOMALT was filed.

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1979 Foundation of Palatinit Sweetener GmbH

Foundation of Palatinit Sweetener GmbH, as part of the Südzucker Group, to market ISOMALT.

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1989 Opening of the first production plant

Opening of the first production plant for ISOMALT in Offstein, Germany.

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Mid 1990´s

Foundation of regional offices in the USA and Singapore.

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1998 ISOMALT received toothfriendly US health claim

ISOMALT received toothfriendly US health claim.

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1999 Launch of the “ISOMALT family”

ISOMALT portfolio diversified into different grades and launch of the ISOMALT family.

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2001 Pharmaceutical grade of ISOMALT

Inclusion of a pharmaceutical grade of ISOMALT into Pharmacopoeia Europeae (Ph.Eur).

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2002 Large scale capacity expansion

Large scale capacity expansion at the production site in Offstein, Germany.

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2005 Launch of Palatinose™

Launch of Palatinose™, the next generation carbohydrate.

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2006 Launch of galenIQ

Launch of galenIQ, the pharmaceutical grade of ISOMALT, and inclusion into U.S Pharmacopoeia (USP) and National Formulary (NF).

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2008 Palatinose™ received toothfriendly US health claim.

Palatinose™ received toothfriendly US health claim.