Snack and Bakery Magazine
Author: Joyce Friedberg
New Natural Sweeteners
Global Organics has launched several new sweeteners recently. Dylan Bates, category manager for proteins and alternative sweeteners, Global Organics, describes these new products.
- Organic agave syrup: Derived from the blue agave plant, it has a lower concentration of glucose compared to cane sugar, making it better for formulations considering low glycemic index as a top priority. It is often considered ‘sweeter’ than cane sugar, so including less can be possible and still achieve the desired sweetness effect. Agave is used in granola bars, cereals, and confectionary items.
- Organic agave/inulin powder: This is a 50% inulin and 50% sweet agave powder, which is made without any added ingredients. This was developed to combine the benefits of agave inulin, a prebiotic fiber, while being able to sweeten. It is appropriate for a variety of applications where both sweetness and added fiber is important.
