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to get them through the
day or to embrace a sportier
lifestyle without the same level
of activity as “Regular Actives”.
These consumers do not engage in
much exercise but consume sports
products to look and feel good.
As such, Palatinose will be a good
fit for this group of consumers
due to its more balanced energy
properties as compared to the
high glycaemic carbohydrates.
Essentially versatile
The functional benefits of a product
alone often aren’t enough for it
to become a regular feature in
consumers’ shopping baskets.
Good taste and texture are also
essential to attract consumers.
Carbohydrate ingredients need
to be able to deliver in terms of
technical, as well as nutritional
and functional benefits. Palatinose
has a natural, mild sugar-like taste
and is ideal for use in almost all
kinds of food and beverages,
especially gels, bars and drinks.
In recent recipe formulation trials
at the Beneo-Technology Center,
Palatinose was used to develop
Slow release
carbohydrates present a
new take on sports and
energy drinks
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