Description

Isomalt is a sugar-free, low-calorie bulk sweetener derived from sucrose, widely recognized for its excellent stability and sugar-like taste. Its unique properties make it an ideal functional ingredient for creating reduced-sugar and sugar-free products without compromising on texture or shelf life. This versatile polyol is essential for manufacturers in the food, confectionery, and pharmaceutical industries seeking to meet consumer demand for healthier alternatives.

Application

• Sugar-Free Confectionery: Primary bulking agent for hard candies, chewing gum, chocolates, and compressed tablets due to its non-hygroscopic nature and high stability.
• Bakery & Cereal Products: Used in biscuits, cakes, and breakfast cereals to provide bulk, texture, and sweetness while reducing calorie and sugar content.
• Pharmaceutical Excipient: Acts as a taste-masking agent and binder in chewable tablets, lozenges, and other solid dosage forms.
• Functional & Dietetic Foods: Key ingredient in meal replacements, protein bars, and other health-focused products requiring low glycemic impact and tooth-friendliness.
• Beverage & Dairy: Provides sweetness and mouthfeel in powdered drink mixes, flavored milks, and yogurts labeled as "no sugar added."
• Industrial Applications: Used in specialty chemical synthesis and as a humectant in certain personal care and cosmetic formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isomalt
CAS No.	64519-82-0
Molecular Formula	C12H24O11
Molecular Weight	344.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Isomaltitol; Palatinit; 6-O-α-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-sorbitol; 1-O-α-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-mannitol dihydrate; Hydrogenated Isomaltulose; E953
EINECS	264-875-4

Quality Control

Our Isomalt is produced and tested to meet stringent quality standards, including Food Chemical Codex (FCC) and relevant pharmaceutical monographs where applicable. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and safety. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, reducing sugars, and heavy metals is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the original container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent caking and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 7.0%
Reducing Sugars	≤ 0.3%
Specific Rotation	+ 91.0° to + 94.0°
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 5 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.05%
Microbiological Criteria	Meets FCC standards

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.