Isomalt
Food
Isomalt is a sugar alcohol and it is commonly used as a sugar substitute in the food industry. It is resistant to moisture absorption, making it ideal for sugar-free hard candies. It is also used in baked goods, and has pharmaceutical applications as a carrier in lozenges.
Grade
- Industrial
Other Names
- α-D-Glucopyranosyl-1,6-mannitol (isomer)
- α-D-Glucopyranosyl-1,6-sorbitol (isomer)
- 6-O-α-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-sorbitol and 6-O-α-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-mannitol (isomeric mixture)
Abbreviations
- GPS (isomer)
- GPM (isomer
Form
- Solid