Description

Polydextrose is a versatile, water-soluble, low-calorie polysaccharide widely used as a multi-functional food ingredient. Its primary value lies in its ability to provide bulk and texture while reducing calories, sugar, and fat content in a wide range of food products. This makes it an essential ingredient for manufacturers in the food and beverage, dietary supplement, and pharmaceutical industries seeking to create healthier product formulations without compromising on quality or mouthfeel.

Application

• Sugar and Calorie Reduction: Acts as a partial or full replacer for sugar, starch, and fat in baked goods, dairy products (yogurt, ice cream), confectionery, and beverages.
• Dietary Fiber Enrichment: Serves as a source of soluble dietary fiber to enhance the nutritional profile of foods and supplements, supporting digestive health.
• Texture and Bulking Agent: Provides body, moisture retention, and improved texture in low-fat or sugar-free products, preventing a dry or unsatisfactory mouthfeel.
• Prebiotic Formulations: Used in functional foods and supplements for its prebiotic properties, selectively stimulating the growth of beneficial gut bacteria.
• Pharmaceutical Excipient: Employed as a binder, filler, or coating agent in tablet formulations and as a carrier in powdered medicinal products.
• Cryoprotectant: Helps protect the structure and viability of sensitive biological materials (e.g., probiotics, enzymes) during freeze-drying processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Polydextrose
CAS No.	68624-04-4
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	271-934-5

Quality Control

Our Polydextrose is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure it meets the highest standards for food and pharmaceutical applications. Each batch is tested against rigorous specifications, including those outlined in the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) and other relevant international standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing purity, composition, and microbiological safety, is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

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 nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent moisture absorption and caking.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Polydextrose Content)	≥ 90.0 %
Moisture Content	≤ 4.0 %
pH (10% solution)	2.5 - 7.0
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.3 %
1,6-Anhydro-D-glucose	≤ 4.0 %
Glucose + Sorbitol	≤ 6.0 %
Lead (Pb)	≤ 0.5 mg/kg
Total Plate Count	≤ 1000 CFU/g
Yeast & Mold	≤ 100 CFU/g

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