EU Food Approval for Palatinose (Isomaltulose)
PALATINIT receives EU authorization to place PALATINOSE on the market for use in food and beverages.
PALATINIT, a member of the Südzucker group, has been granted approval for PALATINOSE for use in the EU in all foods according to the commission decision of July 25th. In the USA PALATINOSE has GRAS status.
PALATINOSE, also known under the generic name isomaltulose, is a unique sugar that can help to reduce the glycemic and insulin response of foods. While high glycemic/high insulinemic diets lead to peaks and lows in blood sugar and can favour fat storage and even insulin resistance, low glycemic and low insulinemic diets could support consumer’s efforts to reduce over-eating and may promote the mobilization of fat. Both are aspects that can be considered favourable in the light of increasing numbers of overweight, obesity and related health issues.
PALATINOSE is exclusively derived from sucrose and can be found as a natural constituent of e.g. honey and sugar cane. Like sucrose it is fully digested providing the same calories. Unlike sucrose, PALATINOSE is toothfriendly and digested much more slowly leading not only to a low glycemic and low insulinemic response but as well to a prolonged glucose supply. PALATINOSE therefore is a slowly released carbohydrate that provides a ‘better energy’ in food and drinks. Stephan Hausmanns, Business Development Manager at PALATINIT “the question of optimal energy supply is of increasing importance in research and product design as this may play a role for health as well as for physical and mental performance. We feel that PALATINOSE, a naturally derived product, fulfils today’s expectations towards food in terms of balancing good taste and health.”
PALATINIT’s message to the food and beverage industry is that PALATINOSE can be used to develop good tasting wellness, sports and functional RTD (ready to drink) and instant formulas, providing an optimal, long-lasting energy supply. In addition PALATINOSE can be used in healthy breakfast and dairy drinks as well as in cereal and nutritional bars or meal replacements. Applications may most likely stretch into enhanced instant teas and coffees as well as chocolate products.
