Cerestar's all-natural, non-caloric bulk sweetener, C*Eridex, takes another significant step towards recognition as a global brand with the acceptance for its use by the Israeli authorities.
This latest approval is growing recognition for C*Eridex, and follows hot on the heels of its acceptance in Russia. It is already marketed successfully in Japan, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Korea, Taiwan and Singapore.
C*Eridex - high purity crystalline erythritol - is an all-natural non-caloric bulk sweetener produced from starch by fermentation. Erythritol is tooth-friendly and safe for diabetics. It also has additional nutritional advantages: it is non-caloric, and has an excellent digestive tolerance - due to its unique metabolic behaviour.
It is moderately sweet with a significant cooling effect and taste quality close to sucrose. An added bonus is the quantitative and qualitative synergies when C*Eridex is used in combination with intense sweeteners as it improves their taste and mouthfeel.
C*Eridex has a high stability against heat and acid, medium solubility, low hygroscopicity and excellent crystalline properties. This makes it especially suitable to replace sucrose in applications where crystalline structure is essential - such as in tabletop sweeteners, fondant and coatings.
Set to find wide application in the diet food sector, C*Eridex is equally ideal for use in sugar-free low calorie foods and diet beverages. In sugar-free chewing gum, C*Eridex provides a softer texture with improved flexibility. Even at use levels as low as 10%, the shelf life and flexibility of gums is prolonged, while the strong cooling effect of fine powder enhances the fresh taste.
In chocolate, C*Eridex allows up to 30% calorie reduction just by using erythritol instead of sucrose, giving non-hygroscopic chocolate with excellent gloss, texture, melting properties, and a pleasant cooling effect. In low or zero calorie drinks such as tea and coffee, C*Eridex adds body and mouthfeel, and it masks bitterness and astringency.
As it is an all-natural product with a number of health benefits, C*Eridex is an ideal ingredient in functional beverages.
Further information from Cerestar on +33 (0)141 43 1924/5.
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