Lycasin

Lycasin is a trade name given by Roquette for hydrogenated glucose syrup (hydrolysed starch).[1] One of the major components of Lycasin is maltitol, derived from the hydrogenation of maltose. Depending on the dextrose equivalent (DE) of the syrup used in the hydrolysis, a variety of products can be made, with the name "lycasin" normally being reserved for lycasin 80/55 (80 referring to the dry content and 55 to the dextrose equivalent). The other grades (e.g. 75/60 and 80/33) are referred to as Polysorb.[2]

Lycasin's known side effects in adults include bloating, explosive diarrhea, intestinal gurgling or rumbling (borborygmi), and flatulence. [3] Some cases of severe intestinal distress have been reported from consuming foods containing Lycasin, which led to many humorous reviews of Haribo's Sugarless Gummy Bears.[4]

References

  1. Mitchell, Helen Buss (2006). Sweeteners and Sugar Alternatives in Food Technology. Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN 1-4051-3434-8.
  2. Altschul, Aaron M. (1993). Low-calorie foods handbook. New York: M. Dekker. ISBN 0-8247-8812-5.
  3. "The comparative gastrointestinal responses of children and adults following consumption of sweets formulated with sucrose, isomalt and lycasin HBC".
  4. "What's in Those Haribo Gummy Bears?".


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