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Frutafit® inulin & Frutalose® FOS: prebiotic dietary fibres
Frutafit® and Frutalose® inulin/fructo-oligosaccharide (FOS) are soluble, dietary fibres with texturising properties providing added health benefits. Frutafit® comprises a range of powdered inulin products. Frutalose® is the brand name for the partially hydrolysed inulins: fructo-oligosaccharides. With these innovative ingredients, Sensus develops inulin-based product ideas for food and beverage producers.
Inulin is a naturally occurring carbohydrate in over 36,000 plants, including common vegetables like artichokes, onions and garlic. Inulin is a polydisperse GFn molecule. It is built as a linear chain of fructose units by means of ß(2-1) bonds, having one terminal glucose molecule.
Nutritional properties of Frutafit® and Frutalose®:
- Unique, soluble dietary fibre
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- Prebiotic (stimulation of healthy intestinal microflora) and health related benefits
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- Low calorific value (1.5 kcal/gram)
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- Sugar and fat replacement
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- Suitable for diabetics
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- Helps to improve the bio-availability of minerals
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Technological properties of Frutafit® and Frutalose®: - Texturiser
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- Taste and mouth-feel improvement
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- Good solubility
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- Sugar and fat replacement
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- Filler-binder and carrier for tablets/capsules
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Sensus' Frutafit® and Frutalose® inulin/fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) are used as part of a balanced diet to help achieve and maintain a healthy weight. These soluble dietary fibres are slowly digestible carbs, have a low Glycaemic Index, and a low calorific value. As a result, they can be used in a wide variety of foodstuffs aimed at weight control. Frutafit® and Frutalose® are also used as a sugar and fat replacer, and have texturising properties, which make them ideal ingredients for applications in ice cream, bakery, dairy, and cereal bars. As prebiotic fibres, Frutafit® and Frutalose® provide added health benefits.
With these innovative ingredients, Sensus develops inulin-based product ideas for the food industry. As a committed partner for the food industry, Sensus offers expertise and know-how in application, health nutrition, and the marketing of functional foods. Sensus inspires her customers through sharing knowledge, expertise and close collaboration.
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