Litesse® Family of Ingredients
Danisco manufactures Litesse® polydextrose using a proprietary process that efficiently removes impurities. As a result, Litesse® is less acidic and less bitter than the original form of polydextrose. It has a natural, neutral taste profile. Litesse® is also less astringent and has less drying characteristics during consumption. It also exhibits excellent humectant properties.
The Litesse® family of ingredients has been developed to meet the requirements of numerous applications. Litesse® is unique in that its properties can be varied, from a bland, neutral powder to a colourless, mildly sweet liquid. In addition to a range of forms, Litesse® is available in a number of grades, as summarised in the table below.
| Litesse® | Litesse® Two | Litesse® Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste | Bland | Clean | Very clean |
| Neutral | Mildly sweet | Mildly sweet | |
| Colour | Cream | Cream | White |
| pH Range | 3.0-4.5 | 3.5-5.0 | 4.5-6.5 |
| Usage level | Med. (>=10%) | High (=<100%) | High (=<100%) |
| Stability in solution | Fair/Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Maillard Reaction "browning" | Yes | Yes | No |
