Encapsulated Sucralose vs Un-Encapsulated Sucralose
At TasteTech we actively test our products to prove their unique qualities in applications. Testing means we can provide our customers with the highest level of technical information and support they require.
Over the last 25 years, our encapsulated high-intensity sweeteners (HIS) have been used by chewing gum manufacturers around the world to extend the chew time of their products.
Purpose and method
To better demonstrate the benefits of encapsulating HIS we decided to carry out a study. This study was specifically designed to show the difference in chew time between gum with encapsulated HIS and gum with un-encapsulated HIS.
In April 2017, we conducted a blind study using our trained internal tasters to determine the effect of encapsulated HIS on chew time. Our internal tasting panel is experienced in tasting gum, having carried out many previous tests.
For this study, the tasting panel calibrated their perception of sucralose using ten samples of water, each sweetened to a different level using a 0 – 10 scale. This ensured their responses were based on identical sweetness levels. They were then given a number of gums each with a unique reference and asked to chew one every 24 hours, and record the end time when they no longer perceived any sweetness in the chewing gum.
Results
Observation
The results of this small study confirmed that encapsulating high-intensity sweeteners (sucralose in this study), extends the perception of sweetness in chewing gum. It is clear from this study that the perception of sweetness is extended when encapsulated sucralose is used as a chewing gum sweetener.
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Sucralose is just one of the high-intensity sweeteners that TasteTech offers. To request a sample of any of our HIS please click here or use the form below.
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