Isomalt | The naturally sourced sugar substitute

Low hygroscopicity reduces stickiness & ensures longer shelf-life

Isomalt by BENEO has a lower hygroscopicity than most polyols, and significantly lower than sugar. It absorbs practically no moisture at room temperature and at relatively high humidity levels. Isomalt prevents hard boiled candies and compressed mints from becoming sticky or moist, so that even unwrapped items can be packaged together, guaranteeing a longer shelf life.

Contributing to brilliant colours & coatings

Contrary to other polyols, Isomalt significantly contributes to colour brilliance of coatings of e.g. sugar-free chewing gum and chewy candies, as it can be applied in a single syrup process. Isomalt also creates visually attractive, transparent high boiled candies and lollipops.

Optimising taste & mouthfeel

Isomalt by BENEO has a very similar organoleptical profile to sugar – with about half the sweetness of sucrose. The use allows for formulations with a very natural taste profile, because like sucrose, it has nearly no cooling effect. When combined with high-intensity sweeteners, it can generate a synergistic sweetness profile without producing any bad taste or aftertaste.

Its mild sweetness brings a better flavour release in subtle and delicate fruit flavours. In sugar-free chewing gum or fruit-flavoured hard candies, this is perfectly complemented by it’s low solubility, which improves flavour retention and therefore increased enjoyment.

As Isomalt absorbs virtually no moisture, it benefits the crunchiness of coated applications. It also ensures a smooth surface in deposited candies and lollipops avoiding sharp cracks and edges that can compromise indulgence.

We offer different ingredient types with various levels of solubility, granulometry and application specific profiles. Our experts are happy to help you identify the ideal solution for your application focus.