Product Profile
LYCASIN® 75/75
Liquid Maltitol
| Product Name | LYCASIN® 75/75 |
| Generic Name | Maltitol Liquid |
| Physico-chemical properties | |
| Compliance | EP/USP-NF |
| Synonyms | Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate |
| Composition | Mixture of mainly D-maltitol (maltitol content on dry basis: 72-76%) with D-sorbitol and hydrogenated oligo - and polysaccharides |
| CAS Number | D-Maltitol 585-88-6; Sorbitol 50-70-4 |
| Chemical Structure |
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| Average Molecular Weight | D-Maltitol 344 g/mol; Sorbitol 182.2 g/mol |
| Physical Form or Appearence | Clear, colorless, syrupy liquid |
| Application | LYCASIN® 75/75 liquid maltitol is used as a vehicle and a humectant for syrups and suspensions, and as a bulk sweetener in lozenges and medicated confectionary. LYCASIN® 75/75 contains maltitol, sorbitol and other hydrogenated oligomers, and has a high chemical and microbial stability. It can be used as a substitute for sucrose and meets organoleptic (natural sweetness) and health requirements (it is sugar-free, low-calorie, does not induce dental caries, and may be advised for diabetics). |
| Water content (LOD) |
Nominal water content: 25 % Water Content (LOD) Maximum: 32 % |
| Solubility | Miscible with water and with glycerol |
| Taste/Odor | Pleasant taste and sweet solution |
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