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Sugars and Other Carbohydrate Sweeteners

Sugar is a GRAS chemical compound used for but not limited to flavoring, shelf life extension and/or packing of a food or beverage product. Various chemical substitutions can be made in order to reduce the sugar or sugar intake when edible product is consumed. This allows for a healthier product labeling claim, according to daily dietary guidelines. Sugar substitutions are often used when creating food and beverages for individuals or animals with special dietary needs, for example diabetes.  Read More
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D-Xylose, Natural Penta Manufacturing Company D-Xylose, Natural is a natural form of sugar that is derived from wood. It is classified as a monosaccharide with five carbon atoms. It is a simple sugar which require no enzymes for digestion in order to be absorbed. D-Xylose can be used as a sugar subs...view more D-Xylose, Natural is a natural form of sugar that is derived from wood. It is classified as a monosaccharide with five carbon atoms. It is a simple sugar which require no enzymes for digestion in order to be absorbed. D-Xylose can be used as a sugar substitute with the same sweetness levels as glucose. view less
D-Xylose, USP Penta Manufacturing Company D-Xylose, USP is a form of sugar that is derived from wood. It is classified as a monosaccharide of the aldopentose type and contains five carbon atoms. D-Xylose can be used as a sugar substitute with the same sweetness levels as glucose. It is a simple sugar that does not require enzyme...view more D-Xylose, USP is a form of sugar that is derived from wood. It is classified as a monosaccharide of the aldopentose type and contains five carbon atoms. D-Xylose can be used as a sugar substitute with the same sweetness levels as glucose. It is a simple sugar that does not require enzymes for digestion in order to be absorbed. view less
Sta-Lite® Polydextrose Fiber Tate & Lyle Sta-Lite® Polydextrose Fiber fortifies with fiber plus adds texture, all at only 1 Kcal/g. A non-sweet polysaccharide, it’s an ideal bulking agent for reduced-sugar and reduced fat formulations, helping to round out body, texture and mouth feel. With its highly branched randomly bonded structure, polydextrose is resistant to breakdown by human digestive enzyme...view more Sta-Lite® Polydextrose Fiber fortifies with fiber plus adds texture, all at only 1 Kcal/g. A non-sweet polysaccharide, it’s an ideal bulking agent for reduced-sugar and reduced fat formulations, helping to round out body, texture and mouth feel. With its highly branched randomly bonded structure, polydextrose is resistant to breakdown by human digestive enzymes. And as a hardworking fiber, Sta-Lite® offers the added benefits of high process and excellent pH stability. view less