Tagatose
DESCRIPTION
Tagatose is a rare sugar that’s 90% as sweet as sugar but with 60% fewer calories. It tastes closer to sugar than other alternatives and also offers a number of other advantages, including a low glycemic index of 3 and prebiotic benefits as it increase the levels of beneficial bacteria in the gut.1,2 Plus, it offers texture and mouthfeel similar to sugar.
APPLICATION
- Tagatose performs well across a variety of categories, including confectionery, frozen desserts, beverages, dried fruit, dairy, baked goods, condiments, ready-to-eat cereal and protein bars.
BENEFITS
• 90% as sweet as sucrose with 60% fewer calories
• Non-GMO ingredient
• Suitable for vegan diets
• Has bulking properties that create similar texture, volume, and mouthfeel as sucrose
• Promotes a browning effect in baking applications
• Works well in synergy with other sweeteners
• Has a low glycemic index of 33
• Does not raise blood glucose levels when consumed on its own4
• Has prebiotic benefits as it increases the levels of beneficial bacteria in the gut1,2
• Does not promote tooth decay5
Specification
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CATEGORIES:
- Sweetener Optimization
