As consumers ourselves, we understand the importance of adding fiber to our diet. Nine out of ten Americans are not eating enough fiber which is shocking given fiber is always on trend, but guess what? We’ve got you covered! Adding prebiotic fiber to food and beverage products is incredibly important in maintaining good health, but we are just skimming the surface. There are a couple different types of prebiotic fiber to choose from, but polydextrose is the one everyone is talking about.
What is polydextrose? Well, we’re here to get that question answered for you. As suppliers of Litesse® Polydextrose, we know a ton about this versatile ingredient. The best part is, we’ve got multiple versions depending on your application and that includes non GMO polydextrose powder!
What is polydextrose?
As stated in FiberFacts.Org, “Polydextrose is a multi-purpose food ingredient used to replace sugar, fat and calories and to increase fiber content of foods.” Polydextrose fiber is prebiotic, non-glycemic and widely recognized as a source of dietary fiber suitable for enriching numerous applications. Along with being a great source of fiber, it also functions as a stabilizer and bulking agent, which helps maintain the right amount of moisture in a food.
Thanks to its structure and low sweetness (approximately 10% the sweetness of sucrose), polydextrose powder is ideal for use in combination with high-intensity sweeteners. It has a clean taste and works well in formulations requiring up to 50% calorie reduction — even in products with delicate flavor systems. Whether you’re developing better-for-you confections, snacks, or beverages, polydextrose can play a key role in creating a satisfying sensory experience.
Functional Benefits of Polydextrose
Polydextrose has demonstrated its versatility as both a sugar and partial fat replacer in many foods. In particular, low calorie products benefit from the ability of polydextrose fiber to mimic sugar- and in some cases fat – superbly recreating the creamy, full-bodied sensory experience associated with fat and sugar.
In summary, here’s how polydextrose can improve the nutritional profile of your product:
• No added sugar
• Reduced fat and calorie foods
• Reduced glycemic load
• Fiber enrichment
• Prebiotic enhancement
• Tooth-friendly
• Clean-label ingredient with excellent process stability
Is Litesse® Polydextrose Non-GMO?
Yes!
What applications can you use polydextrose in?
Just about anything!
• Confectionery
• Dairy
• Beverages
• Baked Goods
• Cereal Products
• Nutrition Bars
• Chocolate
• Pharmaceuticals
• Meal Replacements & Functional Foods
These diverse use cases highlight why Litesse® polydextrose continues to be a go-to ingredient in modern formulation strategies. From clean-label goals to sugar reduction targets, this fiber adds functional value and nutritional appeal across many product categories.
How many Litesse® Polydextrose products are available?
Gillco offers several grades of Litesse® polydextrose, each tailored for specific processing and formulation needs. Whether you’re looking for superior dispersibility in liquids, enhanced bulking in dry blends, or optimal functionality in baked goods and bars, there’s a polydextrose powder format available to suit your application.
All Litesse® products are non-GMO, backed by decades of research, and trusted across the global food industry.
Want to Learn More About Polydextrose?
If you have any additional questions regarding how polydextrose could benefit your product, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’re happy to discuss which Litesse® polydextrose powder version best fits your formulation goals.