Crunch, a New Way to Extra Crunchiness
Published March 19, 2026
How to develop a sugars-free chewing gum with SweetPearl® maltitol.

Key attributes
- Sugar-free
- Shininess
- Prolonged crunchiness
- SweetPearl® maltitol crystals inclusion
Key facts
SweetPearl®
- A naturally sweet bulk sweetener
- Produced from corn or wheat
- 2.4 kcal/g
- Low glycemic index
- Non-GMO, gluten-free, kosher and halal certified
Key benefits
| SweetPearl® P200, P700 maltitol | |
| Nutritional |
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| Functional |
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| Sensory |
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List of ingredients for the recipe
- Sweeteners (SweetPearl® P700 maltitol crystals, SweetPearl® P200 maltitol, NEOSORB® P 60 W sorbitol, LYCASIN® 80/55 maltitol syrup, XYLISORB® 90 xylitol, sucralose, acesulfame potassium)
- Gum base
- Flavor
- Thickener (gum arabic)
- Acid (citric acid)
- Humectant (glycerin)
- Glazing agent (carnauba wax)
Reference recipe name: "Sugar-free double crunch maltitol-coated chewing gum with SweetPearl® P700"
Nutrition facts
Serving size 2.4g of chewing gum
| Energy | 2.5 kcal |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Of which satured fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 1 g |
| of which sugars | 0 g |
| of which polyols | 1 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Suggested claims (EU)*
- Sugars-free
- Helps neutralize plaque acids
- Helps maintain tooth mineralization
* Information based on EU regulations. Subject to applicable local laws and regulations.
Disclaimer
This informative and technical document is provided for food business operators or healthcare professionals, including prospective customers for Roquette and not intended to be delivered as such to final consumers. Legal, regulatory, policies and requirements are subject to change and jurisdictional variation.
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