Isomalt (E953) is a white crystalline low calorie sweetener mainly used in the baking and confectionery industries.
Technological function: in addition to its sweetening properties, it acts as a filler and prevents surface caking. It has high resistance to high temperatures.
In the food industry, it is used in the production of jams, jellies, fruit desserts, sweets and chewing gums. It replaces sugar in low calorie candy and chocolate, as well as diabetic products.
Isomalt is a synthetic sweetener, very plastic with a relatively low operating temperature. Ideal for caramel work. Great substitute for caramel. Unlike regular sugar, it does not absorb moisture as much, so decorations made from it are more durable, less sticky and do not dissolve as easily. Using isomalt, you can make beautiful and unique decorations, for example, in the form of flowers or the so-called. splash - water drop splash/splash effect.