Frutafit® inulin and Frutalose® oligofructose are prebiotic, soluble dietary fibers with both nutritional and functional properties:
Solubility: Frutafit® powders are soluble fibers. This solubility varies from low to high, depending on the type of product. Frutalose® has extremely high solubility and is only available as syrup.
Taste: The taste of Frutafit® and Frutalose® varies from neutral to slightly sweet without any off taste or aftertaste. It combines easily with other ingredients without modifying delicate flavors. Frutafit® and Frutalose® show a synergy in sweetness with HIS. They can also improve the taste profile of HIS (e.g. masking the bitter aftertaste).
Texture: Frutafit® and Frutalose® can improve the mouthfeel of products. Frutafit® especially has unique texture-modifying characteristics. Its gelling properties and neutral, slightly sweet taste make it an effective fat or sugar substitute in a host of products.
Low caloric value: Frutafit® and Frutalose® have a scientifically proven caloric value of 1.5 kcal/gram1. This makes Frutafit® and Frutalose® perfect ingredients for calorie-reduced products.
1 According EU directive 2008/100/EC the caloric value of inulin is 2 kcal/gram. Please check local legislation and adapt if necessary.
