Characteristics & Application of IMO-900:
IMO-900 has the characteristics of low sweet, low calorie, low viscosity, low water activity, good moisture retention, non-fermentation, fine acid and heat endurance. Its physiological effects include powerful growth stimulation of bifido-bacteria, tooth decay-resistance, alleviating the fatigue, improving the peristalsis of intestines, preventing constipation, enhancing immunity and deterring the growth of harmful germs and noxious putrid substances.
IMO-900 is widely used in food industry such as beverages, milk foods, confectionery items and pastries, without masking their natural flavor and initial quality, even more gaining such nutritioous and healthcare effects that can improve the grades of products and strengthen their competitiveness on the market.
The applications for IMO-900 in food industries:
__ beverage (mildly sweet) ;
__ brewing (non-fermentable properties, so leaving some residual sweetness and mouthfeel) ;
__ confectionery (anti-cariogenic properties, cause less tooth decay) ;
__ baking (anti-staling properties) ;
__ health food industries, various functional foods and prebiotics [Bifidus bacteria (also called bifidobacteria) growth factor].