POLYOLS (powerpoint slides)

MANUFACTURED BY HYDROGENATION OF SUGARS

Propylene Glycol

Glycerol

Sorbitol

Mannitol

Xylitol

Maltitol

Isomalt

Erythritol

 

PROPERTIES OF POLYOLS

 

FUNCTIONS OF POLYOLS IN FOODS

VISCOSITY

SUGAR CRYSTALLIZATION MODIFICATION

Cryoprotectant (Surimi)

WATER BINDER

SOLVENT FOR COLORS, ANTIOXIDANTS, FLAVORS

PLASTICIZER

DIETETIC SWEETENER

"COOL" FLAVOR

 

Using Raoult's Law to estimate water activity lowering by solutes

LINKS

Cerestar Polyol Brochure

SPI Comparison Chart

SPI Coatings

SPI Confectioanry Applications