Litesse Polydextrose Receives Approval for Use in All Foods and Beverages

29/08/07 As of August 21, 2007, the Food and Drug Administration has extended its approval of Litesse polydextrose for use as a bulking agent, formulation aid, humectant, and texturizer in all foods with the exceptions of meat, poultry, baby foods and infant formula.

The regulation under 21 CFR 172.841 has been amended to permit the use of polydextrose at GMP levels in virtually all food and beverage categories.

Danisco USA spearheaded the effort and has attained this Food Additive Petition (FAP) approval from the FDA for polydextrose for use beyond existing categories.

This approval allows for numerous new possibilities for low calorie, fiber-enriched, reduced sugar, low glycemic foods and beverages made with Danisco’s Litesse polydextrose — yogurt, cereal, cookies, crackers, bread, cake, chocolate, candy, ice cream, soft drinks, juice, smoothies, flavored water, sauces, dressings, cheese, snack chips, and so many more.

As Litesse polydextrose celebrates 25 years in the marketplace, Danisco is pleased to be able to expand its multiple benefits to such a diverse range of food categories.

Litesse is a 1 kcal/gram specialty carbohydrate that offers a wide range of physiological and functional benefits:
• Reduces calorie intake 
• Replaces sugar and fat while improving flavor, texture and mouthfeel in a wide variety of applications
• Prebiotic for improved gut health
• Widely recognized as a dietary fiber
• Unique clean-taste allows for full perception of flavors
• Satiating effect can assist in weight management
• Low glycemic and suitable for consumers seeking to control their blood sugar levels, including diabetics