Isomalt | The naturally sourced sugar substitute

Only bulk sweetener exclusively derived from sugar beet

Isomalt is a naturally sourced sugar substitute and the only one in its kind made from pure beet sugar. On top, it is 100% sugar-free and even helps to prevent tooth decay. Thanks to a two-stage production process of enzymatic sucrose treatment and hydrogenation, the resulting unique molecular structure gives our Isomalt a sweetening profile almost equal to sucrose – but with half the calories! While used in many food applications, Isomalt is the number one sugar replacer worldwide in hard candies.

Nutritional benefits:

Isomalt is derived from natural sugar beet

Isomalt synthesis from sugar beet to sugar

Low hygroscopicity reduces stickiness & ensures longer shelf-life

Isomalt by BENEO has a lower hygroscopicity than most polyols, and significantly lower than sugar. It absorbs practically no moisture at room temperature and at relatively high humidity levels. Isomalt prevents hard boiled candies and compressed mints from becoming sticky or moist, so that even unwrapped items can be packaged together, guaranteeing a longer shelf life.

Isomalt has a lower hygroscopicity

Contributing to brilliant colours & coatings

Contrary to other polyols, Isomalt significantly contributes to colour brilliance of coatings of e.g. sugar-free chewing gum and chewy candies, as it can be applied in a single syrup process. Isomalt also creates visually attractive, transparent high boiled candies and lollipops.

Optimising taste & mouthfeel

Isomalt by BENEO has a very similar organoleptical profile to sugar – with about half the sweetness of sucrose. The use allows for formulations with a very natural taste profile, because like sucrose, it has nearly no cooling effect. When combined with high-intensity sweeteners, it can generate a synergistic sweetness profile without producing any bad taste or aftertaste.

Its mild sweetness brings a better flavour release in subtle and delicate fruit flavours. In sugar-free chewing gum or fruit-flavoured hard candies, this is perfectly complemented by it’s low solubility, which improves flavour retention and therefore increased enjoyment.

As Isomalt absorbs virtually no moisture, it benefits the crunchiness of coated applications. It also ensures a smooth surface in deposited candies and lollipops avoiding sharp cracks and edges that can compromise indulgence.

We offer different ingredient types with various levels of solubility, granulometry and application specific profiles. Our experts are happy to help you identify the ideal solution for your application focus.

The Isomalt product range:

PSD in mm
Application
specific
Standard Isomalt crystalline
Product Name
Isomalt ST-M
PSD in mm
0.5 – 3.5
Application
specific
hard candies
Product Name
Isomalt ST-F
PSD in mm
0.2 – 0.7
Application
specific
chocolate, powder drinks
Product Name
Isomalt ST-PF
PSD in mm
< 0.1
Application
specific
chocolate, low boilings, chewing gum, baked goods
Product Name
Isomalt ST-PA
PSD in mm
< 0.05
Application
specific
granulates
Isomalt crystalline with good solubility (GS)
Product Name
Isomalt GS
PSD in mm
(unsieved)
Application
specific
coating
Product Name
Isomalt GS-PF
PSD in mm
< 0.1
Application
specific
coated products, fruit spreads
Product Name
Isomalt GS-PA
PSD in mm
< 0.05
Application
specific
baked goods, granulates
Low moisture Isomalt crystalline (LM)
Product Name
Isomalt LM-E
PSD in mm
0.063 – 0.9
Application
specific
chocolate
Product Name
Isomalt LM-PF
PSD in mm
< 0.1
Application
specific
chocolate
Isomalt crystalline for direct compression (DC)
Product Name
Isomalt DC 101
PSD in mm
0.1 – 0.8
Application
specific
direct compressed tablets

PSD: Particle size distribution; particle sizes apply for 90 % of the product.
The above values are indicative and can vary per application and processing conditions.

Along with the distinctive technical and processing benefits in a wide variety of applications, it can also boast on several interesting physiological benefits such as reducing post-prandial glycaemic response, preventing tooth decay, weight management via calorie reduction and supporting lower blood glucose levels.

Isomalt inspiration: Concepts, recipes & ingredients

Inspiring product concepts with isomalt

Inspiring Isomalt concepts

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Proven recipes with Isomalt

Recipes with Isomalt

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