Sweeteners and sugar substitutes - Import export

<Span Style = "Font-Weight: 400;"> Maltitol is a sweetener from the group of sugar alcohols called the poliolas from the xylitol and erythrol family. It is classified as sweeteners of natural origin, unlike synthetic sweeteners, such as aspartame. Maltitol occurs naturally in small amounts in some fruits and vegetables, in roasted straw, as well as in chicory leaves. It can also be created in a chemical process, consisting in adding hydrogen to sugar called maltose, found in potato starch, wheat or corn. And it is the corn that is most often used for the production of maltitol in food processing. </span> & nbsp; <span style = "font -weight: 400;"> Maltitol (E965) is a medium-colored sweetener, used as a substitute for sugar for food and sweet drinks , but not only. It is used in the pharmaceutical industry to produce some drugs and skin moisturizing agents due to its hygroscopic properties. Added to chewing gums or sweets, it causes a feeling of pleasant coolness in the mouth.

Dextrose Monohydrate, also known as d-glucose, is a type of simple sugar usually produced by the hydrolysis of starch using acid or enzymes. It is used in food production to enhance flavor and aroma and in fermentation. In the meat industry, it assists in the diffusion of salt and nitrate in processed meat. Shelf life of Dextrose Monohydrate is 24 months and it must be stored in a dry, cool and well ventilated warehouse. Foodcom S.A. offers this raw material in 25 kg bags. Dextrose monohydrate is widely used as a sweetener and the main ingredient of corn syrup in food production. It is also found in confectionery products such as jams, marmalades, jellies, ice cream, cookies and other baked goods. In sports nutrition, it is used in shake powders and beverages to help build weight and muscle quickly. It is also an essential ingredient in drugs such as intravenous solutions, dialysis medications, tablets and gels used in medical facilities and pharmacies.