 |
Polyols
Polyols are sugar-free sweeteners. Polyols are
considered to be carbohydrates but they are not sugars and do
not have the same
physiological properties as sugar. Chemically, polyols are
considered polyhydric alcohols or sugar alcohols because
part of their structure resembles sugar and part is similar to
alcohols.
 The
most widely used polyols are sorbitol, mannitol, and maltitol.
Unlike high potency sweeteners like aspartame, which is used
in very small amounts, polyols are used in the same quantity
as sucrose.
Polyols are used mostly in confectionery, food,
oral care, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications. Some
characteristics
of polyols are
fewer calories, pleasant sweetness, ability to hold moisture,
and improved processing. Polyols serve as humectants, bulking
agents,
and freeze point depressants.
To view the SPI Polyols product
line, click on the logo below.
|
