Reducing and Replacing Sugar
Many health-conscious consumers are striving to reduce their sugar intake. Litesse® is widely used in the development of sugar free, reduced sugar, and no-sugar-added foods and beverages.
Litesse® is only partially metabolised by the body and, as a result, it contributes only 25% of the calories of sugar. As a premium bulking agent, Litesse® also improves the flavour, texture and mouthfeel of sugar free and reduced sugar products. While it is not sweet in itself, Litesse® can be used in combination with other sweeteners to help balance and/or modify the resulting sweetness of foods and beverages.
Additionally, Litesse® elicits a low glycaemic response and is safe for diabetics (See Health Benefits — Low Glycaemic). High glycaemic carbohydrates sharply raise blood glucose and insulin levels. Studies submitted to the FDA on diabetic subjects have confirmed that Litesse® has minimal effect on serum glucose and insulin levels compared to the ingestion of glucose. Slowly digested carbohydrates can also help to control blood sugar levels and allow consumers to feel satisfied longer (See Health Benefits – Satiety).
Based on pH telemetry studies, Litesse® does not promote tooth decay and it is ideal for use in sugar free foods and foods promoted as being safe for teeth.
