Summary
- D-Psicose (D-allulose, C6H12O6) is a low-energy monosaccharide sugar present in small quantities in natural products.It provides 70% relative sweetness to sucrose with only 0.2Kcal/g (95% calorie reduction compared to sucrose). Commercial uses of psicose include low-calorie sweeteners in beverages, yogurt, ice cream, baked goods, and other typically high-calorie items.
Properties
- Properties
IUPAC name:(3R,4R,5R)-1,3,4,5,6-Pentahydroxyhexan-2-one
Other names:D-Psicose; D-Allulose; D-Ribo-2-hexuloseCAS:551-68-8
Chemical formula:C6H12O6
Structure:
Formula weight:180.16
Specifications
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Sugar component |
Allulose≥98.0% |
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D-Fructose and other sugars≤1.0% |
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Moisture |
≤1.0% |
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Ash |
≤0.1% |
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Heavy metals |
≤1.0ppm |
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Arsenic |
≤0.2ppm |
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Lead |
≤0.5ppm |
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Total aerobic count (CFU/g) |
≤1000 |
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Yeasts & Molds (CFU/g) |
≤1000 |
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E. Coli(CFU/g) |
≤10 |
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Salmonella |
Negative/25g |
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Coliforms |
Negative |
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Staphylococcus aureus |
Negative |
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Total aflatoxin |
≤20 ug/Kg |
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Appearance |
Variations of white - pale yellow crystalline powder |
Product Detail
Application
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D-Psicose in ice creams can reduce calories up to 60% and provides softer texture through optimal freezing point depression. D-Psicose enhances taste and flavor of ice creams and provides clean mouthfeel. |
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When applied in chocolates, especially to dark or semi-dark chocolates, D-Psicose provides well balanced flavor and taste. D-Psicose masks off bitterness of cacao and provides better mouthfeel, D-Psicose enables 100% sugar replacement and chocolates made with D-Psicose can reduce calories up to 48%. |
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When applied in ketchups, D-Psicose enables 57% calorie reduction and 91% sugar replacement. Studies emphasize that D-Psicose prevents deterioration of products through its low water activity which limits growth of micro-organism. High water holding capacity of D-Psicose helps products to avoid phase separation. |