Litesse is Now Approved by the FDA in the USA for Use in Yoghurt Products
Litesse is easy to use in most dairy and yoghurt applications. It can be added to yoghurt before or after fermentation, or as part of the fruit preparation of fruit yoghurt where it can replace the bulk of sugar.
15/11/07 Litesse polydextrose from Danisco can now be used to create reduced calorie, prebiotic, fibre-enriched, reduced sugar yoghurt products and yoghurt beverages.
Litesse is easy to use in most dairy and yoghurt applications. It can be added to yoghurt before or after fermentation, or as part of the fruit preparation of fruit yoghurt where it can replace the bulk of sugar.
Available in both liquid and powder forms, Litesse remains stable during the processing and shelf life of dairy products.
Litesse is a speciality carbohydrate that is low calorie (1 kcal/gram), sugar free, prebiotic and high in fibre. Litesse can be used with high intensity sweeteners to replace sugar and reduce calories. It also improves the mouthfeel and texture of low fat, reduced sugar yogurt.
As a prebiotic, Litesse offers digestive health benefits.
Research findings indicate that Litesse is not digested by human enzymes and passes intact to the colon where it selectively stimulates the growth of bifidobacteria and lactobacilli and promotes the generation of beneficial short chain fatty acids while also reducing colonic pH. Litesse is well-tolerated up to 90 grams per day with no adverse gastrointestinal effects.
Litesse polydextrose has also been shown to have a satiating effect. Clinical studies indicate that the consumption of foods containing Litesse can substantially reduce subsequent caloric intake.
