Abstract:
The present invention relates to a sugar replacement composition, which is based on a novel and innovative combination of ingredients such that the sugar replacement composition gives rise to one or more advantageous use characteristics of comparable or superior to those of sucrose, excellent organoleptic properties especially in chocolate, low calorie content (in certain embodiments 100 kcal/100 g or less), permits reduction of fat content of certain foods such as chocolate, as well as significant health benefits, including low glycemic index, low cariogenicity, and prebiotic properties supporting growth of advantageous intestinal bacteria, beneficial effects of lowering blood sugar and slowing down, the emptying of the stomach. The sugar replacement compositions of the present invention comprise polydextrose, resistant maltodextrin and high intensity sweetener. Uses of the sugar replacement composition for the manufacture of chocolate and other food products is also disclosed.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an improved sugar composition comprising sugar and a sugar replacement composition, wherein (A) said sugar replacement composition contains polydextrose and/or resistant maltodextrin or wherein (B) said sugar replacement composition contains polydextrose and/or one or more polyols, and wherein the weight ratio of sugar to sugar replacement composition is preferably in the range of from 95:5 to 5:95 and more preferably 90:10 to 10:90.
Abstract:
The invention concerns novel inulin fractions, characterised by endothermal peaks of differential calorimetric analysis and by domains of polymerising degree, methods for obtaining said fractions by fractionating solutions, solutions saturated or dispersed with inulins, hydrocolloidal compositions and gels obtained with said fractions, and uses of said fractions in food composition or the like.
Abstract:
Provided are superabsorbent materials composed of one or more water-soluble polysaccharides, such as gelling polysaccharides and gelling-compatible polysaccharides, and one or more insoluble fibers. The disclosed superabsorbent materials have a porous network structure and highly stable gelling properties as well as high absorption ratio and volume expansion capacity upon hydration or rehydration. Also provided are methods for preparing such superabsorbent materials and uses thereof.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to anti-regurgitation formula with locust bean gum and non-digestible oligosaccharides for improved effect on functional gastro-intestinal disorders in infants and young children.
Abstract:
A thickener is disclosed, as well as a nutritional product including the thickener, uses thereof, methods for the manufacture thereof, methods for improving the cohesiveness of a nutritional product, and related systems. The nutritional products have improved cohesiveness for promoting safer and more efficient swallowing of food boluses for individuals having swallowing difficulties such as dysphagia. In a preferred embodiment, the nutritional product includes a thickener comprising a beta-glucan and an additive. Preferably, the nutritional product has a relaxation time, determined by a Capillary Breakup Extensional Rheometry (CaBER) experiment, of from 10 ms to 2000 ms at a temperature of 20° C.