Application of Crystalline Fructose in Pet Food
Natural sugar with highest sweetness intensity
Glucose isomer found in honey and fruits
Clean label and health-conscious formulation enabler
Reduced total sugar content while maintaining taste
Application of Crystalline Fructose in Pet Food
What is Frutilis™Crystalline Fructose?
Natural Sweetness, Enhanced Performance
Frutilis™Crystalline Fructose is a natural sugar and, as a glucose isomer, it is the sweetest natural sugar in existence. It is widely found in honey and fruits such as apples and strawberries, and appears as a white crystalline powder. Its unique molecular structure provides functional advantages that make it an indispensable ingredient in food formulations. With sweetness approximately 1.2 to 1.8 times that of sucrose, Frutilis™Crystalline Fructose enables manufacturers to reduce total sugar content while maintaining rich flavor, perfectly meeting the demands of clean label and health-conscious markets.
Health Benefits
High Sweetness at Low Dosage
Frutilis™Crystalline Fructose is significantly sweeter than sucrose, allowing reduced usage amounts while achieving the same sweetness effect, helping control total sugar intake in pet food products.
Natural Source Identity
Widely found in honey and various fruits, its natural origin aligns with consumer preferences for clean labels and natural ingredients.
Moderate Glycemic Response
Frutilis™Crystalline Fructose follows a different metabolic pathway than glucose, resulting in a slower blood sugar rise, suitable for formulations designed to manage glycemic fluctuations.
Flavor Enhancement Effect
Frutilis™Crystalline Fructose enhances the flavors of fruits and dairy products, improving the palatability of pet food without adding excessive calories.
Application Advantages
Unique Value in Pet Food
Frutilis™Crystalline Fructose offers unique value in the pet food sector. Its high sweetness characteristic enables formulators to achieve ideal flavor effects with lower addition levels, effectively reducing total sugar content in products.
Format Versatility & Compatibility
Across various formats including pet treats, ice cream, and liquid beverages, Frutilis™Crystalline Fructose demonstrates excellent solubility and flavor compatibility, working synergistically with fruit, dairy, and meat ingredients.
Clean Label Alignment
As a sugar naturally present in fruits and honey, Frutilis™Crystalline Fructose inherently aligns with the clean label trend, helping brands meet pet palatability needs while responding to consumer demand for natural ingredients and healthy formulations.
Core Functional Characteristics
Combines high sweetness intensity, excellent solubility, and white crystalline powder form to serve as a reliable flavor enhancer for fruit and dairy profiles while reducing total sugar content.
Real-World Applications
Product Information
Brand: Jude's | Company: Jude's
A vegan, plant-based frozen ice cream for adult dogs. Pack Size: 90g x 4 cups (360ml pack) | Price: $4.43. Storage: Frozen.
Key Ingredients
Frutilis™Crystalline Fructose Value
Fructose is included as the fifth ingredient, building on the natural fruit flavors of strawberry puree and concentrated apple juice to further enhance the sweetness layer of the fruit profile. Frutilis™Crystalline Fructose works synergistically with coconut oil in the plant-based formulation, enabling this vegan ice cream to achieve a creamy, sweet texture without relying on lactose or animal-derived ingredients. The high sweetness of fructose ensures that ideal sweetness is achieved at low addition levels, consistent with the brand's plant-based, low-burden positioning.
Product Innovation Highlights
Plant-Based Vegan Recipe: A vegan ice cream designed specifically for dogs, made with real fruit puree and containing no animal ingredients.
Charity Partnership: The brand partners with Battersea, pledging to donate 5% of annual Battersea-licensed product sales to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home.
Sustainability Commitment: Holds B Corporation certification and FSC-certified packaging, with a commitment to reduce carbon intensity by 43% by 2030 using recyclable packaging.
Product Information
Brand: Doggye Bag | Company: Platto
Ambient-stored oven-baked filled biscuits for all life stages. Pack Size: 180g | Price: $7.38.
Key Ingredients
Frutilis™Crystalline Fructose Value
The product uses fructose synergistically with honey to provide sweetness balance within the savory fish-based filling, creating a complex sweet-and-savory taste experience. As a natural sweetener, Frutilis™Crystalline Fructose complements the buckwheat flour and organic zucchini to build a clean label formulation. The flavor-enhancing properties of fructose effectively elevate the flavor expression of sturgeon and salmon, enabling this premium filled biscuit to achieve excellent palatability while maintaining low sugar addition.
Product Innovation Highlights
Traditional Craftsmanship & Premium Fish: Oven-baked filled biscuit featuring sturgeon and salmon paired with organic zucchini.
Clean Veterinary-Guided Recipe: Co-developed with veterinary nutrition experts, free from grains, animal meals, and preservatives.
Italian Bakery Concept: Brings Italian baking traditions to pet food, packaged in 100% recyclable paper with "Not Tested on Animals" certification.
Product Information
Brand: Pet Sweat | Company: Earth Biochemical
Functional liquid ion drink for pets of all life stages. Pack Size: 500ml | Price: $2.55. Storage: Ambient.
Key Ingredients
Frutilis™Crystalline Fructose Value
Fructose is included as the second largest ingredient, serving a dual function of energy supply and sweetness regulation in the ion drink formulation. The combination of Frutilis™Crystalline Fructose with salt and potassium chloride provides pets with rapid energy replenishment and electrolyte balance after exercise or in high-temperature environments. The high sweetness of fructose allows palatability targets to be met at lower concentrations in liquid formulations, working with acesulfame K for optimized sweetness. The addition of lactose further supplements energy sources, forming a complete sports replenishment formula.
Product Innovation Highlights
Pet Sports Hydration Pioneer: Brings human sports beverage concepts into the pet space for rapid fluid and electrolyte recovery.
Portable & Functional Design: 500ml bottle is ideal for outdoor walks, exercise, or hot weather hydration needs.
Targeted Electrolyte Formula: Fortified with vitamins and minerals by Earth Biochemical to fill a key gap in pet functional drinks.
Product Information
Brand: Nutripharme Saude Animal | Company: Arroba Industria de Produtos Veterinarios
Veterinary-grade puppy milk replacer for puppies (1 to 45 days old). Pack Size: 300g | Price: $25.60. Storage: Ambient.
Key Ingredients
Frutilis™Crystalline Fructose Value
The product combines fructose with dextrose as dual carbohydrate sources, providing two-channel energy supply for newborn puppies. The rapid metabolism of fructose enables quick energy delivery when the puppy's digestive system is not yet fully developed, working synergistically with casein and whey protein to build a complete milk replacer nutrition system. The natural sweetness of fructose effectively improves the palatability of the milk replacer, helping puppies more readily accept the breast milk substitute formula. Rosemary extract and vitamins C/E provide natural antioxidant protection for the fat components.
Product Innovation Highlights
Specialized Neonatal Support: Formulated specifically for puppies 1 to 45 days old experiencing maternal milk deprivation or large litter conditions.
Immune & Digestive Enhancements: Certified by the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture; incorporates plasma powder for immunity, salmon oil for DHA, and inulin prebiotics.
Two-Channel Energy System: Combines dextrose and fructose for dual-pathway, easily absorbed energy tailored for young puppies.
Company Introduction
Leading Global Manufacturer of Functional Sweeteners Since 1997
Baolingbao Biotechnology Co., Ltd. is a leading global manufacturer specializing in the R&D, manufacturing, and solution services of functional carbohydrates. Founded in 1997, we are focused on enzyme engineering and fermentation engineering, serving customers across more than 100 countries and regions worldwide.
In 2009, we became the first functional sugar company listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (Stock Code: 002286) in China's A-share market. Today, we have established deep strategic partnerships with major global customers including Coca-Cola, Danone, Yili Group, and Perfect (China).The company operates on a site spanning 300 acres, with an annual production capacity of 600,000 tons and a workforce of 1,300 employees.
Advanced R&D Capabilities
Possessing 9 R&D platforms including national enterprise technology center, national-local joint engineering lab, and postdoctoral research workstation. Expert team composed of academicians, Taishan Scholars, and overseas experts.
Global Market Presence
Products exported to over 100 countries and regions worldwide. Strategic partnerships with majority of core customers across food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and dietary supplement industries.
World-Class Manufacturing
Baolingbao's production infrastructure is characterized by a high degree of automation, intelligence, and digitalization. The company has made substantial investments in key facilities, including drying towers, pharmaceutical-grade sugar production lines, digital erythritol plants, and intelligent stereo warehouses. Featuring internationally sourced technologies and advanced control systems, these initiatives have enhanced production efficiency, reduced energy consumption, and enabled full traceability across the supply chain.In support of sustainable operations, Baolingbao manages 40,000 mu (approximately 2,667 hectares) of regenerative agricultural planting bases and generates 10 million kWh of photovoltaic power annually.
Comprehensive Quality Assurance
First batch to pass FDA on-site audit. Certified with GMP, GRAS, HALAL, Kosher, Organic (US & EU standards), ISO9001/22000/14000/45001. End-to-end food safety from farm to table.
Innovation & Industry Leadership
Over 260 patent applications submitted with 97 patents granted and more than 70 core technologies developed. Actively participated in formulation of 1 international standard and over 30 national standards.
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