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About The Polydextrose

Polydextrose is a water-soluble dietary fiber with many unique properties and wide application values. Let’s follow the detailed introductions to have an integrated understanding of the polydextrose.

I. Basic information.

Chemical formula: (C₆HO₅)ₙ

Appearance: white or off-white solid powder

Solubility: easily soluble in water, with a solubility of 70%, and the pH value of its aqueous solution is between 2.5 and 7.0

Taste: no special taste

Calorie: low, only about 25% of sucrose

II. The structure and source.

Polydextrose is a D-glucose polymer made of glucose, sorbitol and citric acid as raw materials, which is mixed and heated into a molten mixture in a specific proportion and then vacuum condensed. Its molecular structure contains multiple glucose units, which are connected together by glycosidic bonds to form a complex molecular structure. This structure makes polydextrose have good water solubility and stability.

III. Nutritional and functional characteristics.

1. Low calories: Polydextrose has extremely low calories and is not easily digested and absorbed by the human body, so it will not cause fat accumulation in the body and is suitable for people who need to control their weight.

2. Regulate blood lipids: Polydextrose can help to form a layer of film in the small intestine and wrap around food fat, effectively limiting the absorption of fat in the digestive tract, promoting fat excretion, and helping to lower blood lipid levels.

3. Regulate blood sugar: Polydextrose can hinder the full contact between food and digestive juices, inhibit the secretion of glucagon, delay the absorption of glucose, and thus lower postprandial blood sugar levels. This is a beneficial choice for diabetic patients.

4. Improve intestinal functions: Polydextrose can promote intestinal movement, shorten the time for feces to pass through the intestine, and increase the volume of feces, thereby improving constipation. At the same time, it can also promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in the intestine, inhibit the reproduction of harmful bacteria, and maintain the balance of intestinal flora.

5. Lower cholesterol: Polydextrose can adsorb organic molecules such as bile acid and cholesterol mutator, inhibit the synthesis and absorption of cholesterol, thus reducing the cholesterol levels in plasma and liver.

6. Assist weight loss: Since polydextrose has extremely low calories and can increase satiety, the implementation of weight loss plans can be assisted by it.

IV. Applications in the food industry.

Polydextrose is widely used in the food industry, mainly as a thickener, filler, formula agent, etc. It can be used to make healthy foods with low calories, low fat, low cholesterol and low sodium. In beverages, under the help of polydextrose, the viscosity of the product can be increased and the beverages of the taste will be mellower; in baked goods, polydextrose can maintain the moisture of the product and extend the shelf life. In addition, polydextrose can also be used to make sugar-free candies, dairy products, frozen desserts and other foods.

V. Safety and precautions.

Polydextrose is considered to be a safe food additive. After a lot of research and practice, it has been proved that it has no toxicity and side effects on the human body within the normal use range. The amount of polydextrose used as a nutritional enhancer in infant formula is 15.6-31.25g/kg. For some special populations such as those with intestinal dysfunction or allergic constitution, it is necessary to be cautious when using foods containing polydextrose and to do so under the guidance of a doctor.

In summary, polydextrose is a water-soluble dietary fiber with multiple nutritional and functional properties, and has broad application prospects in the food industry. At the same time, it also possesses certain safety and scope of application restrictions, and it needs to be maximized under the premise of reasonable use.