By Roquette, Lestrem - France
Reproduced courtesy of FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal
Today, the recommended calorie intake obtained from simple sugars is less than 10% of the actual total intake. In the beverage sector, a lot of simple sugars are absorbed via soft drinks, a medium in which, however a reduction can easily be made. Today, light drinks are widely available but many consumers find them unsatisfying: They miss the quality and taste experience associated with full sugar recipes.
Innovations intended to overcome this include the so-called mid-calories drinks, which already have been introduced by many companies. Basically, the sugar content is reduced by half, and the consequential lack of sweetness is compensated for with high intensive sweetener.
Roquette is setting the pace in the field of mid-calorie drinks with its fiber NUTRIOSE® FB06, offering even more in addition to a reduction of calories. This includes nutrional gains and technical advantages...
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