Polydextrose

        Polydextrose (Polydextrose) is a water-soluble dietary fiber. It is a polysaccharide composed of randomly cross-linked glucose. It is formed by high-temperature melt polycondensation of glucose, a small amount of sorbitol and citric acid. It is white or almost white solid particles, easily soluble in water, with a solubility of 70%, slightly sweet and no special taste

        Physical and chemical properties

        Good solubility characteristics (25°C, 80% solubility)

        Good thermal stability

        High environmental humidity, sufficient water absorption

Regulatory permission

        57 countries have approved the use of polydextrose.

        The Ministry of Health and Welfare of Japan approved polydextrose as a food application, not a food additive.

        China has approved it.