Description

Polydextrose is a versatile, water-soluble polysaccharide widely used as a multi-functional food ingredient. Its primary value lies in its ability to provide dietary fiber, reduce calories, and improve the texture and mouthfeel of a wide range of food products without compromising taste. This makes it an essential component for food manufacturers targeting health-conscious consumers. Key industries that rely on polydextrose include functional food and beverage production, bakery and confectionery, dairy, and dietary supplement formulation.

Application

• Dietary Fiber Enrichment: Used as a bulking agent to increase the fiber content in cereals, snack bars, and meal replacements.
• Sugar and Fat Replacement: Acts as a low-calorie substitute for sugar and fat in baked goods, desserts, and frozen dairy products, helping to reduce overall calorie density.
• Texture and Stability Modifier: Improves moisture retention, shelf-life, and provides a desirable mouthfeel in products like cakes, cookies, and sauces.
• Prebiotic Formulations: Serves as a fermentable substrate to support digestive health in probiotic and synbiotic supplements and functional beverages.
• Pharmaceutical Excipient: Utilized as a binder and filler in tablet formulations, especially for chewable and sugar-free medications.
• Low-Glycemic Index Foods: Incorporated into products designed for diabetic management due to its minimal impact on blood glucose and insulin levels.

Basic Information

Product Name	Polydextrose
CAS No.	68424-04-4
Molecular Formula	(C6H10O5)n
Molecular Weight	Variable polymer
Synonyms	Poly-D-glucose; Polydextrose polymer; E1200; Litesse; Sta-Lite; Dietary fiber polydextrose; Glucose polymer; Random-bonded glucose polysaccharide
EINECS	270-312-7

Quality Control

Our Polydextrose is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure it meets the highest standards for food and pharmaceutical applications. It is produced in compliance with relevant food-grade specifications, including FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and is suitable for use in products adhering to FDA and EU food safety regulations. Every batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), verifying parameters such as assay, moisture, and heavy metal content.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent caking and degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Polydextrose)	≥ 90.0 %
Moisture (Loss on Drying)	≤ 4.0 %
pH (10% solution)	2.5 - 7.0
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.3 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
1,6-Anhydro-D-glucose	≤ 4.0 %
Glucose + Sorbitol	≤ 6.0 %

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