1, different definitions
Maltitol is a new type of functional sweetener, which has attracted wide attention because of its many physiological characteristics such as low calorie, no dental caries, indigestion and promoting calcium absorption.
Maltitol:
Xylitol:
Xylitol originated in Finland and is a natural sweetener extracted from birch, oak, corncob, bagasse and other plant materials. In nature, xylitol is widely distributed in various fruits, vegetables and grains, but its content is very low.
2, the performance is different
The sweetness of maltitol is 85%~95% of sucrose. It has the characteristics of heat resistance, acid resistance, moisture retention and no fermentation, and basically no Maillard reaction occurs. It is not digested and absorbed in the body, and its calorific value is only 5% of sucrose, and it does not raise blood sugar and cholesterol. It is an ideal sweetener for therapeutic food.
Xylitol is as sweet as sucrose, and it absorbs a lot of heat when dissolved in water, which is the largest endothermic value among all sugar alcohol sweeteners. Therefore, when eaten in solid form, it will produce a pleasant cool feeling in the mouth. Xylitol does not cause dental caries, and has the function of preventing dental caries. Metabolism is not regulated by insulin, and it is completely metabolized in human body, and its calorific value is 16.72kJ/g, which can be used as a source of heat energy for diabetics.
3. Different uses
Maltitol: used in candy and chocolate production. Maltitol has good flavor and taste, good moisture retention and non-crystallinity, and can be used to make various candies, including foamed cotton candy, hard candy and transparent soft candy.
Xylitol can be used in cakes and drinks instead of sugar according to the needs of normal production. In practical production, xylitol can be used as sweetener and wetting agent. When making cakes that need browning, a small amount of fructose can be added. Xylitol can inhibit the growth and fermentation activity of yeast, so it is not suitable for fermented food.
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