CAS 13718-94-0 · HS 1702.90

Isomaltulose

Isomaltulose is a disaccharide of glucose and fructose linked α-1,6, in contrast to the α-1,2 linkage of sucrose.

The CAS number is 13718-94-0 and the molecular formula is C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁. It is marketed under the trade name Palatinose by Beneo (formerly Südzucker).

The shifted glycosidic bond is hydrolysed by intestinal isomaltase much more slowly than sucrose is hydrolysed by sucrase, which gives isomaltulose a low glycemic index and sustained energy release while still delivering the full caloric value of sucrose.

We source bulk Isomaltulose from top China manufacturers for our partners, working with several of them. The manufacturers are in Shandong and Jiangsu. A smaller requirement can ship in a combined container with other ingredients.

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Packaging: 25 kg kraft paper bag with PE inner liner

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Specifications

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Isomaltulose Content	≥ 98.0%
Trehalulose	≤ 2.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.05%
pH (10% solution)	4.0–7.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.5 ppm
Total Plate Count	≤ 200 CFU/g
Color	White
Taste	Sweet
Isomaltulose (dry basis)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	125-128°C

Common Markets Grades

Isomaltulose is produced mainly as the monohydrate crystal in food and beverage grade.

The standard grade is a free-flowing white crystal with sweet, sucrose-like taste at about half the intensity of sucrose.

Powdered and fine-particle grades are produced for direct-compression confectionery and tablet applications.

A liquid syrup grade is produced for inline beverage and dairy dosing.

Anhydrous isomaltulose is produced for moisture-sensitive formulations such as compressed nutrition tablets.

Applications

Sustained-energy sweetener in sports drinks, gels, and recovery products
Sweetener in diabetic-friendly chocolate, biscuits, and confectionery
Carbohydrate base in infant and toddler nutritional products
Tooth-friendly sweetener in chewing gum, lozenges, and dental confectionery
Low-glycemic sweetener in cereals, granolas, and energy bars
Sugar replacement in flavoured milks and yogurt drinks
Sweetener in clinical nutrition for diabetics and weight management
Sustained-energy carbohydrate in pre-workout and endurance gels
Cognitive performance and focus beverages
Carrier and sweetener in dietary supplement gummies and stick packs
Tabletop sweetener for low-glycemic positioning

Brands Using Isomaltulose

Widely-distributed consumer products that list Isomaltulose on the ingredient label.

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China Manufacturers of Isomaltulose

Top Isomaltulose manufacturers in China.

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How We Help Source Isomaltulose

Direct Factory Sourcing
We run the whole process: selecting the manufacturer from the top Chinese food ingredient producers, negotiating the price, verifying quality, and coordinating the logistics. You deal with us instead of with several factories at once.
Original Packaging and Documents from the Manufacturer
The manufacturer sends your Isomaltulose out of its own factory in the original packing, through to your destination port. The COA, COO, MSDS, TDS and any certifications reach you from the manufacturer as well.
Free Samples and Lead Time
We send 100 to 500 g free for your own laboratory to test and you cover only the courier, usually within 2 to 3 working days. ETD is usually within 7 to 15 days once the order is confirmed, and we check that date against the factory's own manufacturing schedule before we give it to you.
Combined Shipment
We can load Isomaltulose together with other ingredients such as Fructooligosaccharides, Dextrose and Dextrose Monohydrate into one 20' FCL. If your quantity is small, we can also ship LCL.

Regulatory Status

Isomaltulose is approved as a novel food in the European Union since 2005 and is permitted in foods generally, with a labelling requirement that the product is more slowly digested than sucrose.

The U.S. FDA granted GRAS status under GRN 000184. Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, and most Latin American and Asian markets have parallel approvals.

JECFA reviewed isomaltulose and concluded no specified ADI was required.

The European tooth-friendly health claim under Regulation 432/2012 applies to isomaltulose in place of sucrose.

Manufacturing Process

Isomaltulose Manufacturing Process

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Isomaltulose is produced from sucrose by enzymatic isomerisation.

A sucrose solution is passed through a column of immobilized cells of Protaminobacter rubrum or a related organism that expresses sucrose isomerase. The enzyme cleaves the α-1,2 bond of sucrose and re-forms it as an α-1,6 bond, yielding isomaltulose.

The conversion proceeds with high selectivity and the reaction mass contains around 80 percent isomaltulose along with smaller amounts of trehalulose and unreacted sucrose.

The solution is purified through ion-exchange and carbon treatment, concentrated, and crystallised as the monohydrate.