Full Calorie Sweeteners
These sweeteners all contribute metabolizable energy to the diet (4 kcal/g) and are therefore also referred to as caloric or nutritive sweeteners.
Liquid Sweeteners
Derived from corn or wheat (starch) – are characterized by their nutritive and sweetener properties. They can also offer significant cost and process efficiencies, along with functional benefits.
Powder Sweeteners
Dextrose is derived from corn & wheat starch and known for its typical sweet, cooling taste. A multi-functional sweetener, it acts to shorten the sweetness perception and enhances the original food or beverage flavor.
Production Process
- The controlled break down of starch using acid and/or enzymes, results in a mixture of dextrose, maltose, maltotriose and polysaccharides. Complete breakdown results in the mono-saccharide dextrose.
- Using specific processing conditions, dextrose can be converted into its isomer fructose or into polyols
- The properties of the syrup depend on the composition of these sugars, which is also known as the sugar profile.
EU Labelling
Glucose syrups and glucose-fructose syrups are regulated under the EC Directive 2001/111/EC relating to certain sugars intended for human consumption. The ingredient needs to be labeled as:
- Glucose syrup: if the fructose level in the syrup is below 5%
- Glucose-fructose syrup: if the fructose content is between 5% and 49.9%
- Fructose-glucose syrup: if the fructose content is between 50% and 95%
- Wheat & barley malt syrup: is regulated under the EC Directive 2001/111/EC relating to certain sugars intended for human consumption. We recommend including wheat and barley malt syrup in the ingredient declaration on the labels of finished foods and beverages.
- Dextrose: is regulated under the EC Directive 2001/111/EC relating to certain sugars intended for human consumption. We recommend including ‘dextrose monohydrate’ and ‘anhydrous dextrose’ as "dextrose" in the ingredient declaration on the labels of finished foods and beverages.
Sustainability
We source certified corn and wheat, benchmarked at Silver level according to Farm Sustainability Assessment*. This industry-recognized benchmark system supports good agricultural practices in key sustainability areas, including:
