High maltose syrup is a food additive used as a sweetener and preservative. The majority sugar is maltose. It is less sweet than high fructose syrup, and contains little to no fructose. It is sweet enough to be useful as a sweetener in commercial food production. However, to be given the label “high,” the syrup must contain at least 50% maltose. Typically, it contains 40-50% maltose, though some have as high as 70%.
Features
- Functional advantage of Crystallization
- Acts as a texture enhancer
- Stabilizer
- Fermentation
- Humectant
Applications-
- Breweries: – It is mainly used as a substitution of malt in manufacture of beer.
- Sweetener : It is also used as an additive for sweets, confectionary, chocolates, Ice creams, Jams, Jellies & preserves pastries.
- Functional Advantage Crystallization
Types of Maltose Syrup: –
| Type | DE | Glucose | Maltose |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-conversion syrup | 62-63 | 35% | 30-45% |
| High maltose concentration syrup | 48-52 | 5% | 48-52% |
| Very high maltose concentration syrup | 50-60 | 5% | 70-80% |
Specifications of High Maltose Syrup: –
| Parameters | Lower Limit | Upper Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear | Light yellow syrup |
| Dry Solids (%) | 78 | 85 |
| Moisture (%) | 15 | 22 |
| Solubility (%) | 99.5 | 99.9 |
| pH value (10% soln) | 4.8 | 5.5 |
| Dextrose Equivalent (%) | 48 | 52 |
| DP1 (Glucose) % | 5 | 10 |
| DP2 (Maltose) % | 48 | 52 |
| SO2 (PPM) | 100 | 350 |
| Starch Test | Negative | Negative |
Storage
Maltose Syrup should be kept in an air-tight container. Either stored in drums or tight containers, it should be kept in a cool, dry environment. Always away from sunlight.
Packing:
300kg Barrel & 50kg Cans (HDPE/MS Food Grade) or as per customer requirement.