KetoseSweet Family | Allulose
Allulose is a rare sugar that occurs naturally in wheat, figs, raisins, and jackfruit. Unlike fructose and glucose, allulose is not rapidly digested and absorbed. It passes through the body without being metabolized. Despite being only 70 percent as sweet as sucrose, it has the same temporal profile. Plus, it provides the expected mouthfeel that sucrose imparts, leading to a more satisfying flavor without requiring the addition of bulking ingredients. Unlike other sweeteners, allulose participates in the Maillard reaction—it will brown, melt, and caramelize.
Icon Foods' KetoseSweet formulas can be used by food and beverage manufacturers as an ingredient in diet sodas, light or low-sugar juices, flavored waters, canned fruits, condiments, ice cream, flavored milk, and yogurt—both dairy and plant based. Maximum use levels vary from 3.5% in non-alcoholic beverages, to 5% in yogurt, frozen dairy desserts, and salad dressings, and up to 50% in hard candies or chewing gum. The KetoseSweet product line can also be used effectively in baked goods, cereals, chocolate, syrups, and confections. This line works to provide a balanced sweetness profile when used in tandem with high intensity sweeteners such as stevia and monk fruit. For a complete formula, we recommend adding resistant digestive fibers in the form of FOS, soluble tapioca fiber, or inulin. This will provide body while increasing mouthfeel and texture.
