Abstract:
The invention relates to a process for preparing isomalto-oligosaccharides with elongated chain length. Isomalto-oligosaccharides are directly converted to isomalto-oligosaccharides with elongated chain length in the presence of glucansucrase. Said products can be applied in food, feed, beverages, cosmetics or pharmaceutical products and are particularly useful as slow or non-digestible oligosaccharides, low calorie providers, prebiotics, mineral absorption promoting agents, non-cariogenic agents and/or low glycemic index regulating syrups.
Abstract:
Use of a carbohydrate material comprising a glycosidic backbone of which at least 5% consists of α-1,6-D-glucopyranosidic linkages as a food and/or drink ingredient which, when subjected to hydrolysis in the presence of intestinal enzymes, undergoes hydrolysis at a rate which is not greater than 0.8 times the hydrolysis rate of maltose under the same conditions such that low levels of glucose are released over prolonged periods of time. This carbohydrate material is incorporated in food and drink compositions at 15% or more by weight based on the total weight of the composition.
Abstract:
The present invention relates generally to fat replacers and their use in various food products. Aspects of the disclosure are particularly directed to oligodextran-based fat replacers that are lower in calories, heat stable, and increase fiber. They can either be used alone or in combination with other additives to decrease the fat content while maintaining good organoleptic properties.