What is Isomaltulose?
Isomaltulose is a type of sugar composed of glucose and fructose that tastes similar to sucrose (table sugar) with half the sweetness. [1]
The enzyme and its source were discovered in Germany in 1950. Isomaltulose has been used as an alternative to sugar in foods in Japan since 1985, in the EU since 2005, in the US since 2006, and in Australia and New Zealand since 2007, besides other countries worldwide. [1]
Source(s) Derived From |
Animal Sources, Plant Sources Isomaltulose is present in honey and sugarcane extracts. [1] |
Natural or Artificial? |
Natural |
References |
Unknown |
Aliases (Also Known As) |
None found |
| Action | User | Date/Time |
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| Ingredient added | Guests | February 10, 2019 @ 8:52 PM |
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