IUPAC Name
(2R,3R,4R,5R)-6-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-Trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxyhexane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol
Cas Number
64519-82-0
HS Code
2940.00.00
Formula
C24H48O22
Industry
Food Additives
Appearance
White Crystalline Powder
Common Names
Isomalt
Packaging
25 Kg Bag
Isomalt is a sugar alcohol derived from sucrose through enzymatic conversion to isomaltulose followed by hydrogenation, offering bulk sweetness with minimal glycemic impact. In the food industry, it provides sugar-like crystallization for hard candies and chewing gum, excellent stability against heat and acids, and tooth-friendly properties without laxative effects at moderate doses.
Hard candies, cough drops: Crystallizes identically to sugar for clear boiled sweets and medicated lozenges with slow dissolution and no stickiness.
Chewing gum: Maintains sweetness throughout chewing while providing a stable, non-sticky texture without sugar fermentation.
Chocolate coatings: Replaces sugar crystals in sugar-free compound chocolate for proper tempering, snap, and meltdown.
Baked goods: Provides bulk and tenderness in cookies and cakes with minimal browning and no fermentation during storage.
Ice cream: Lowers freezing point for creamier texture while preventing recrystallization during freezer storage.
In the cosmetics industry, acts as a humectant in skin creams; in the personal care industry, sweetens toothpaste; in the pet food industry, enhances texture of dental chews.
