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Benefits of fructose

The benefits of fructose are many:

• Crystalline fructose is the sweetest of all natural sugars and has a greater sweetness than any other bulk sweetener. This means that less can be used to achieve any level of sweetness, thus enabling caloric savings to be made without compromising on taste.
• It is metabolized independently of insulin and as such is recommended for the diabetic diet. It has a low glycaemic index of 19, ideal for today’s aspirational healthy living. It also improves the satiating effect of food enabling reduced quantities to be consumed at meal times.
• Fructose is used globally in many applications for its health, nutritional and functional characteristics.
• These benefits stem from the body’s physiological response to fructose and it is beneficial to slimmers, sports men and women, the clinically obese and non-insulin dependant diabetics.
• Sports drinks made with fructose can help rehydration by allowing faster gastric emptying than drinks made with sucrose or glucose.
• Fructose can enhance flavour profiles, for example, chocolate, jams and fruit preparations. It is beneficial in frozen products due to its high freezing point depression, rendering the product easier to scoop straight from the freezer.

Application areas for fructose

Fructose is used in all major markets around the world in:

• Baked goods
• Beverages
• Cereals
• Confectionery
• Desserts
• Dairy products
• Jams and preserves
• Meal replacement
• Sports nutrition

Fructose product range

Fructose is available in a variety of grades, the choice of which is dependant on the final application.

Fructofin® is the trade name of Danisco's fructose products. 

Product	Applications
Fructofin® C	All
Fructofin® CFP	Endotoxin Free for specialised applications.
Fructofin® CM	All

FructofinR CFP - Endotoxin Free for specialised applications.

FructofinR CM - All

We also do a direct tabletop sugar replacement with the brand name Fruisana Fruit Sugar.

Raw materials

Fructose is produced by Danisco’s sweeteners division from sugar beet.

Legal status varies from country to country. Local food regulations should always be consulted concerning the status of this product, as legislation regarding its use in food may vary from country to country.