Applications of Polydextrose in Candy & Gum
Low-calorie soluble dietary fiber
Excellent solubility and high dispersibility
Mild sweetness with sugar-like mouthfeel
Effective sugar substitute and fat replacer
Applications of Polydextrose in Candy & Gum
What is Hifibers™Polydextrose?
Mild Sweetness, Enhanced Performance
Hifibers™Polydextrose is a low-calorie soluble dietary fiber formed through high-temperature melt polycondensation of glucose with small amounts of sorbitol and citric acid. Typically appearing as a white to light yellow powder with excellent solubility, it is capable of simultaneously providing the texture and bulk that consumers expect from premium snack products.
It provides a mild sweetness, allowing it to seamlessly integrate into various formulations without affecting the intended quality of the product. 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.
In the global snack industry, Hifibers™Polydextrose is widely used as a versatile sugar substitute, fat replacer, and fiber fortifier, making it perfect for clean label formulations that consumers trust and prefer.
Health Benefits
Increases Dietary Fiber Intake
Hifibers™Polydextrose is a high-quality soluble dietary fiber that effectively enhances the fiber content of products, helping consumers supplement insufficient dietary fiber in their daily diets.
Promotes Intestinal Health
As a prebiotic fiber, Hifibers™Polydextrose is fermented and utilized by beneficial gut bacteria, supporting the growth of Bifidobacteria and maintaining a balanced gut microecology.
Low-Calorie Alternative
Hifibers™Polydextrose contains only approximately 1 kcal/g, significantly lower than traditional sucrose (4 kcal/g), substantially reducing the total caloric content of products and supporting calorie-controlled diets.
Stable Blood Glucose Response
Hifibers™Polydextrose does not cause significant blood glucose fluctuations, making it suitable for individuals who need to manage their blood sugar levels.
Application Advantages
Optimized Formulation
It provides bulk and texture comparable to sucrose, ensuring that sugar-free or reduced-sugar candies do not compromise on mouthfeel compared to traditional products.
Improved Texture
Works synergistically with high-intensity sweeteners, compensating for their limitations in taste, flavor, and bulk to achieve a more natural sweetness experience and mouthfeel.
Enhanced Flavor Performance
Excellent thermal stability and broad pH adaptability make it suitable for processing requirements across various candy types, highlighting intended flavor qualities without degradation.
Clean Label Friendly
Significantly enhances fiber content, enabling manufacturers to make "high fiber" claims that meet growing consumer demand for functional, health-conscious snacks.
Real-World Applications
Product Information
Brand: PanVel Nutrabem | Company: Super Saude Nutricional
A health light food upgrade of a traditional Brazilian sweet dessert launched in April 2025. Features low allergen properties and a sugar-free formulation setup.
Key Ingredients
Hifibers™Polydextrose Value
Flavor Synergy Enhancement: Synergistic use with maltitol achieves dual optimization of sweetness and texture, maintaining rich traditional flavor profiles.
Low Sugar Advantage: Provides bulk and mouthfeel similar to sucrose, enabling a "no added sugar" claim while filling the texture gap left by sugar removal.
Improved Moisture Retention: Contributes 2.1g of dietary fiber per 14g serving, significantly enhancing nutritional properties and maintaining a satisfying chewy texture.
Product Information
Brand: Pandy | Company: Monday 2 Sunday
Sugar-free, premium plant-based sports nutrition gummies launched with new packaging in October 2024. Combines sustainable packaging with a charitable purpose.
Key Ingredients
Hifibers™Polydextrose Value
Rapid Energy Supply: Delivers substantial bulk and resilient texture that makes the gummies indistinguishable in mouthfeel from traditional counterparts.
Vegan-Friendly: Pairs with isomalto-oligosaccharide to achieve a "no added sugar" matrix (1g sugar per bag) containing an impressive 51g fiber per 100g.
Mouthfeel Optimization: Mild sweetness harmonizes with malic acid for a natural strawberry profile, while compatibility with gelatin ensures matrix stability.
Product Information
Brand: Golia MultiVitamin | Company: Perfetti Van Melle
Relaunched functional wellness candy featuring four vitamins on a sugar-free basis in November 2023. Packed in an eco-friendly carton for premium quality assurance.
Key Ingredients
Hifibers™Polydextrose Value
Accurate Flavor Recreation: Enhances structural stability, delivering a pleasant chewing sensation and uniform dissolution rhythm.
Natural Sweetness: Synergizes with sugar-free sweeteners to maintain premium texture quality and taste profiles without artificial aftertastes.
Premium Quality: Broad pH stability accommodates food acids and functional vitamins smoothly, ensuring excellent shelf-life consistency.
Product Information
Brand: Smint Defensive | Company: Perfetti Van Melle Benelux
An iconic immune-fortified functional candy drop featuring a menthol syrup filling launched in July 2025. Sugar-free and presented in recyclable packaging.
Key Ingredients
Hifibers™Polydextrose Value
Classic Flavor Maintenance: Works alongside cooling agents to allow gradual release of menthol notes, ensuring a long-lasting fresh experience.
Cost-Benefit Optimization: Serves as a key nutritional fiber foundation that complements zinc and vitamin fortification matrices cost-effectively.
Process Stability: Provides appropriate hardness for the outer shell while keeping the candy from drying or cracking during storage.
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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baolingbao@blb-cn.com
