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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.