What’s Isomalt ?

Isomalt is a naturally sourced sugar substitute and the only one in its kind made from pure beet sugar. On top, it is 100% sugar-free and even helps to prevent tooth decay. Thanks to a two-stage production process of enzymatic sucrose treatment and hydrogenation, the resulting unique molecular structure gives us a sweetening profile almost equal to sucrose – but with half the calories! While used in many food applications, It is the number one sugar replacer worldwide in hard candies.

Food applications

It is derived from natural sugar beet

How To Use ?

It’s commonly found in sugar-free products like hard candies, chocolates, and chewing gum. It’s also popular in sugar art for cake decorating due to its stability and ability to be molded and shaped.

1.Preparing Syrup from Crystals

2.Preparing Syrup from Nibs or Sticks

3.Molding the Isomalt Glass

Benefits

Reduced calories: It has about half the calories of sugar.
Lower glycemic index: It doesn’t cause as significant a spike in blood sugar levels as regular sugar.
Tooth-friendly: It’s non-cariogenic, meaning it doesn’t promote tooth decay.
Stability: It’s resistant to humidity and crystallization, making it ideal for hard candies and sugar decorations.

Considerations:
- Digestive issues: Like other sugar alcohols, large amounts of isomalt can cause digestive discomfort (gas, bloating, diarrhea).
- Not a natural ingredient: While derived from sugar, the hydrogenation process used to create isomalt is not a naturally occurring one.
Sweetness:It’s about half as sweet as sugar, so it’s often used in combination with high-intensity sweeteners to achieve the desired level of sweetness.