CAS 68424-04-4

Polydextrose

Polydextrose is a randomly bonded soluble fibre polymer of glucose, with sorbitol end groups and citric acid linkage residues.

It carries the E number E1200 and is produced by the high-temperature polymerisation of glucose, sorbitol, and a trace of citric acid catalyst under reduced pressure.

The white powder dissolves in water to give clear, low-viscosity solutions of neutral taste, which is why it is the soluble fibre of choice in clear beverages, dairy desserts, baked goods, and sugar-free confectionery.

We source bulk Polydextrose from top China manufacturers for our partners, working with several of them. The manufacturers are mostly in Henan, Shandong and Jiangsu. For this ingredient the minimum order is 500 kg and a 20-foot container takes 18 MT, and a smaller requirement can ship in a combined container with other ingredients.

Please send the grade you need, the volume and your destination port, and we will come back with a solution and a price.

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Minimum order: 500 kg
Qty in 20' FCL: 18 MT
Packaging: 25 kg kraft paper bag with PE inner liner

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Specifications

Item	Specification
Appearance	White or off-white solid granular substance
Purity/Assay (Food Grade)	≥ 90%
Purity/Assay (Feed Grade)	≥ 85%
Viscosity (Food Grade)	< 100 mPa·s
Viscosity (Feed Grade)	< 150 mPa·s
Moisture/Loss on Drying	≤ 5%
pH	2.5–7.0
Particle Size/Mesh	≥ 80 mesh
Ash	≤ 1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 mg/kg
Lead	≤ 1 mg/kg
Arsenic	≤ 0.5 mg/kg
Total Plate Count	≤ 1000 cfu/g
Yeast & Mold	≤ 100 cfu/g

Common Markets Grades

Two physical forms of polydextrose are traded: a free-flowing white powder and a 70 percent solids syrup.

Type I is the original polymer, slightly acidic in solution, and carries trace citric acid character.

Type II is neutralised with potassium hydroxide to a near-neutral pH and is preferred where the residual acidity of Type I would interact with the food matrix.

Type III is the partially decolorised neutral grade for premium beverage and clear formulation use.

Type IV is hydrogenated polydextrose with reduced colour and improved bland flavour for high-end applications.

Applications

Sugar replacement in chocolate, confectionery, and baked goods
Bulking agent for high-intensity sweetener blends
Soluble fibre enrichment in beverages and dairy products
Fat replacement in low-fat dairy desserts, dressings, and frozen desserts
Body and mouthfeel in low-calorie soft drinks and flavoured milks
Texture and shelf-life aid in low-sugar bakery
Carrier in spray-dried flavour and nutrient blends
Glazing and coating aid in sugar-free confectionery
Soluble fibre in cereal bars and granolas
Functional ingredient in meal-replacement shakes
Reduced-sugar syrup base for tabletop products

Brands Using Polydextrose

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

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China Manufacturers of Polydextrose

Top Polydextrose manufacturers in China.

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How We Help Source Polydextrose

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 Polydextrose 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 Polydextrose 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

Polydextrose carries the European E number E1200 and is approved for use in foods generally in the European Union, with technical limits in specific categories.

The U.S. FDA recognises it under 21 CFR 172.841 and confirmed in 2018 that polydextrose qualifies as a dietary fibre under the revised Nutrition Facts panel.

JECFA reviewed polydextrose and concluded no specified ADI was required.

Codex Alimentarius lists it as a permitted bulking agent and stabiliser.

Manufacturing Process

Polydextrose Manufacturing Process

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Polydextrose is produced by melt polymerisation of glucose, sorbitol, and citric acid.

The dry ingredients are mixed in a typical ratio of 89:10:1 (glucose:sorbitol:citric acid) and heated to around 160 degrees Celsius under partial vacuum to drive off the water generated by the polymerisation.

The molten polymer forms a glassy mass that is dissolved in water, decolorised with activated carbon, and demineralized by ion exchange.

For Type II and above, the solution is neutralised with potassium hydroxide.

For Type IV, the solution is hydrogenated over a nickel catalyst to reduce the residual carbonyl content.

The purified solution is spray-dried into the final powder.