MELTEC®
MELTEC® is a natural semi-solid ingredient similar to a syrup with no added sugar suitable for sugar free applications.
Other characteristics
- Brand
- MELTEC
- Functions
Anti-Crystalizing Agent, Binder, Cryoprotectant, Fiber Source, Humectant, Sugar Substitute, Texturizing Agent, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier
- Labeling Claims
- Natural, Naturally Derived
- Natural
- Naturally Derived
- Ingredient Origin
- Natural Origin
- Markets
- Food & Nutrition
- Soluble In
- Water Soluble
- Technology
- Food Ingredients
- HIGHLIGHTS
Sugar provides more than sweetness to foods. When the sweetness of foods containing sugar is replaced with sweeteners (for example high-intensity sweeteners) to reduce the calorie content, other key attributes are often sacrificed. For this reason, other ingredients ("Bulking Agents") are needed to make up with the missing properties. HI-FOOD research has focused on an innovative, viscous, semi-solid system able to replace syrups not from a sweetness stand point but as a texturizing and bulking agent. The low calories together with the insignificant content of sugars carried by MELTEC® allow it to be used to replace syrups in products where the sugars and the energy value need to be reduced. Reductions by 30% (or more) have been successfully reported. MELTEC® (patented product) is a natural semi-solid ingredient similar to a syrup with no added sugar suitable for sugar free applications. It is similar to honey and sugar syrups, the structure is long and thick due to the fibrous nature with both soluble and insoluble fibers. Based on ingredients of natural origin, vegetable fibers from legumes and cereals (in particular from brans and cuticles) with some residual water ,MELTEC® is able to replace sugars and syrups in many different applications (bakery, fillings, sauces, confectionary, ice cream, beverage, candied fruits, bars and not only).
- Product Characteristic
Humectant, thickener, texturizer and binding agent; Cryoprotectant & effect on freezing point; Neutral in taste and odorless; Soluble in water; Additive replacement (i.e. Sorbitol, Glycerin); Produced in Italy by Hi-Food
- Food Ingredients Features
- Fiber Enrichment
- Low Calorie
- Neutral Taste
- Odorless
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Anti-Crystalizing Agent
- Binder
- Cryoprotectant
- Fiber Source
- Humectant
- Sugar Substitute
- Texturizing Agent
- Thickener
- Food and Nutrition Applications
- Candies
- Confectionery Products
- Filling Applications
- Ice Cream
- Sauces
