Polydextrose
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Polydextrose is a multi-purpose additive synthesized from dextrose, plus about 10 percent sorbitol and 1 percent citric acid. Its E number is E1200. The FDA approved it in 1981.
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[edit] History
Commercial manufacture of edible Polydextrose originated with a process developed by Hans H. Rennhard.
[edit] Commercial Uses
Polydextrose is commonly used as a replacement for sugar, starch, and fat in commercial cakes, candies, dessert mixes, gelatins, frozen desserts, puddings, and salad dressings. Polydextrose is frequently used as an ingredient in low-carb, sugar-free and diabetic cooking recipes. It's also used as a humectant, stabiliser and thickening agent.
Polydextrose is an ingredient of the functional sweetener Shugr, and also is known by the brand names Litesse and Sta-Lite.
[edit] Health concerns
Because Polydextrose, and its sorbitol component, are not properly digested by humans [1], it is recommended by some experts that it not be given to children [2]. Despite these warnings, Polydextrose is a key ingredient in many popular children's cereals such as Fruity Pebbles.
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