About Litesse® Polydextrose

This single ingredient offers multiple nutritional benefits, offering manufacturers the opportunity to improve the nutritional profile of their products in a number of different ways. It adds soluble dietary fibre, is an effective prebiotic and can be used to reduce glycaemic load, by replacing high-glycaemic carbohydrates such as glucose and sucrose. Litesse^® has the additional benefit of inducing satiety – helping consumers to delay their feelings of hunger. It is uniquely well tolerated and requires no compromise in terms of taste and texture, encouraging consumer loyalty and repeat purchase.

Approved for use in over 60 countries worldwide, Litesse^® is available in three grades to meet the individual requirements of a wide range of applications and processing procedures.

Health Benefits

Adds soluble fibre
Acts as a Prebiotic for digestive health
Lowers calories
Reduces or replaces sugar
Lowers glycaemic response
Assists in reducing fat
Increasing satiety with fewer calories

Functional Benefits

Clean, neutral taste
Improved texture and mouthfeel
Highly soluble
Excellent process and storage stability
Extremely well tolerated
A single ingredient with multiple benefits

Applications

Baked Goods (Sweet)
Baked Goods (Savoury)
Beverages
Cereals/Nutrition Bars
Confectionery
Chocolate
Culinary (Soups, Sauces and Dressings)
Dairy
Fruit Spreads & Fillings
Ice Cream/Frozen Desserts