Applications of Crystalline Fructose in Baked goods
Low-Temperature Sweetness Enhancement
Hygroscopicity and Moisture Retention
Flavor Synergistic Effect
Applications of Crystalline Fructose in Food Industry
What is Crystalline Fructose?
Natural Sweetness, Enhanced Performance
Crystalline fructose is a naturally occurring monosaccharide and isomer of glucose, found in honey, fruits, and certain vegetables. Compared to sucrose, it offers 1.3-1.8 times higher sweetness, meaning that 30-50% less quantity can achieve same level of sweetness.
It exists as a white crystalline powder, dissolves easily in water, and serves as an important functional sweetener in food industry. Its unique properties make it ideal for health-conscious consumers and innovative food manufacturers seeking to create products that taste exceptional while meeting nutritional goals.
Unlike artificial sweeteners, crystalline fructose provides natural sweetness with clean taste profiles, making it perfect for clean label formulations that consumers trust and prefer.
Health Benefits
Low Glycemic Index
GI of only 19-23, significantly lower than sucrose (65) and glucose (100). Does not cause dramatic blood sugar spikes, suitable for diabetics and blood sugar management.
Insulin-Independent Metabolism
Metabolism occurs directly in liver without affecting insulin sensitivity, supporting metabolic health and reducing burden on glucose regulation systems.
Caloric Advantage
Higher sweetness means lower usage quantities, effectively reducing total caloric content from an overall formulation perspective while maintaining taste.
Dental-Friendly
Less easily fermented by oral bacteria to produce acid compared to sucrose, resulting in lower cariogenicity and better dental health outcomes.
Application Advantages
Optimized Formulation
Reduce total sugar content while maintaining sweetness, achieving "reduced sugar without reduced sweetness" goals for health-conscious consumers.
Improved Texture
Moisturizing properties enhance moisture content of baked goods, extending shelf life while maintaining soft, desirable texture consumers love.
Enhanced Flavor Performance
Highlights and strengthens intrinsic food flavors, particularly for natural aromas like dairy and fruit, creating richer, more complex profiles.
Clean Label Friendly
Natural origin meets clean label and natural ingredient demands, enhancing product market competitiveness and consumer trust.
Real-World Applications
Product Information
Brand: Beast | Company: Smeal Biotechnology
Health light food bread with calcium fortification, made using tangzhong method with 20% buffalo milk. Combines classic baked milk skin texture with traditional red bean flavors.
Key Ingredients
Crystalline Fructose Value
Flavor Synergy Enhancement: Enhances creamy flavor of buffalo milk, creating perfect balance with natural sweetness of red beans.
Low GI Advantage: Helps control product's glycemic index, meeting target consumer demand for low-GI foods while maintaining sweetness.
Improved Moisture Retention: Hygroscopic properties help maintain bread moisture, extending shelf life and ensuring soft texture.
Product Information
Brand: Weider | Company: Weider Company
100% vegan protein cookie with 22g protein per serving. Combines oat protein, dark chocolate, and caramel flavor for premium plant-based sports nutrition without artificial sweeteners.
Key Ingredients
Crystalline Fructose Value
Rapid Energy Supply: Provides quick energy delivery, meeting post-exercise glycogen recovery needs for athletic populations.
Vegan-Friendly: Natural monosaccharide completely meets vegan and plant-based formulation requirements.
Mouthfeel Optimization: Blends perfectly with caramel and chocolate flavors, enhancing complexity and preventing dry texture.
Product Information
Brand: Lotte Pepero | Company: Lotte Wellfood
Limited edition inspired by Korea's traditional dessert "Injeolmi Patbingsu". Contains 18% patbingsu flavor chips and 3% injeolmi seasoning with charitable purpose.
Key Ingredients
Crystalline Fructose Value
Accurate Flavor Recreation: Effectively enhances natural flavors of roasted soybean powder and red beans, recreating classic taste.
Natural Sweetness: Provides soft, natural sweetness that blends perfectly with nutty notes, avoiding artificial aftertaste.
Premium Quality: High-quality crystalline fructose ensures product stability and consistency for limited edition release.
Product Information
Brand: Parle Parle-G | Company: Parle Biscuits
India's iconic national cookie brand featuring vegetarian, classic original flavors with extremely high awareness. Trusted by millions for decades with vegetarian certification.
Key Ingredients
Crystalline Fructose Value
Classic Flavor Maintenance: Creates layered sweetness system maintaining decades-long classic flavor profile satisfying consumer nostalgia.
Cost-Benefit Optimization: Scientific proportioning of multiple sugar types optimizes costs while ensuring flavor quality.
Process Stability: Excellent solubility and thermal stability ensure consistent quality during large-scale baking production.
Company Introduction
Since 1997 • Excellence in Functional Sugar Industry
National Key High-Tech Enterprise
Pioneering in enzyme engineering and fermentation engineering with persistent pursuit of technological innovation and strict control of product quality.
National Key Leading Enterprise in Agricultural Industrialization
Driving coordinated development of upstream and downstream industries, making important contributions to rural economic development and farmers' income.
Manufacturing Industry Single Champion Enterprise
Occupying important position in global market with high-quality products and leading technology in functional sugar field.
National Green Factory
Practicing concept of green development, committed to creating sustainable production model for benign interaction between economy and environment.
Successful Listing on Shenzhen Stock Exchange
Became the first A-share listed company in China's functional sugar industry with stock code 002286, marking significant milestone in capital market and enhancing brand awareness and industry influence.
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