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Crunch, a New Way to Extra Crunchiness

Published February 06, 2026

Resource Formulation Guidance

How to develop a sugars-free chewing gum with SweetPearl® maltitol.

chewing-gum

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
  • Sugar-free 
Functional
  • Short coating time
  • Low hygroscopicity, high stability under hot and humid conditions
 Sensory
  • High sweetness
  • Pure white coating
  • Large particle size for perceived extra crunchiness (SweetPearl® P700)

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

Energy2.5 kcal
Fat0 g
Of which satured fat0 g
Carbohydrate1 g
of which sugars0 g
of which polyols1 g
Fiber0 g
Protein0 g
Salt0 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.

Links to pages of the products used within this concept
NEOSORB® P 60W Sorbitol Powder
150,79 Ko

Product Profile

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SweetPearl® P700 Maltitol Powder
127,92 Ko

Product Profile

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XYLISORB® 90 Xylitol
122,12 Ko

Product Profile

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LYCASIN® 80-55 Maltitol Syrup
115,75 Ko

Product Profile

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