Description
Fructose is the sweetest of all natural sugars. It is also called fruit sugar because it occurs mainly in fruits, but also in honey, flower nectars and vegetables. Fructose is obtained from sugar cane, sugar beets and corn. The most common source of industrial Fructose is corn, which is subjected to the process of starch hydrolysis.
Apart from its sweet taste, another important characteristic of fructose is its ability to absorb moisture, it is an excellent humectant.
| Physical Characteristics | Value |
|---|---|
| Water | ≤ 0.05% |
| Fructose (DS) | ≥ 99.5% |
| Percentage on sieve > 400 μm | ≥ 60% |
| Percentage on sieve > 100 μm | ≤ 10% |
| SO2 | ≤ 10mg/kg |
| Sample appearance | Okay |
| pH | 5 – 7 |
The shelf life of fructose is 24 months. It should be stored in a cool, dry place.
Salsal Trading SA offers fructose in 25 kg bags, Big Bags and in bulk.
Fructose is used as a strong sweetener and preservative. Due to its hygroscopicity, it is widely used to extend the shelf life of baked goods and to prevent drying and crystallization of confectionery. Baked goods with the addition of fructose are also characterized by an attractive color. Fructose also provides a smooth consistency to ice cream. In industry, fructose is also often used in the form of glucose-fructose syrup, a sweetener that provides good moisture to products and does not undergo crystallization.
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