expert solutions
1.Q: How can Fibersol®-2 be incorporated into confectionery applications such as hard candy?
A: Fibersol®-2 can be incorporated in many applications with minimal formulation adjustments. Fibersol®-2 is generally incorporated by reducing the amount of sucrose and corn syrup in order to incorporate Fibersol®-2 in standard sucrose based formulations. Fibersol®-2 is easily added into water and syrup systems that have been heated to around 100°F.
2.Q: What type of claims can be made by incorporating Fibersol®-2 into confections?
A: In support of nutrient content claims, factors such as the amount of total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium in the finished food must be taken into account to allow a claim. Standard of identity must be properly indentified when incorporating Fibersol®-2 into any application and additional qualifications will apply.
In order to make a “good source/10%+ Daily Value” of fiber claim, 2.8 grams of Fibersol®-2 must be used in order to reach the 2.5 gram amount needed to make the claim assuming that Fibersol®-2 is the sole source of dietary fiber in the application.
In order to make an “excellent source/20+% Daily Value” of fiber claim, 5.6 grams of Fibersol®-2 must be used in order to reach the 5.0 gram amount needed to make the claim assuming that Fibersol®-2 is the sole source of dietary fiber in the application.
3.Q: Can Fibersol®-2 be used in no sugar added and sugar free candies?
A: Fibersol®-2 contains very few simple sugars for your consideration of a “no sugar added” or “sugar free” claim (21CFR101.60) and can be used up to 10 grams (dry basis) in any food application while providing only 0.20 grams of sugars (typical value).
4. Q: How can the Fibersol®-2 calculator help in formulation development?
A: The Fibersol®-2 calculator has been built to show formulators how to incorporate Fibersol®-2 into an established formulation in order to increase the fiber content of a finished product. The calculator goes through two easy steps to follow in order to understand the amount of Fibersol®-2 to be used in the formulation. By following the steps and inputting the values of the amount of fiber wanting to be achieved in the finished product by using Fibersol®-2 and the serving size of the finished product, a quick calculation is performed and the amount of Fibersol®-2 to be incorporated into the formula is given as a percentage. In addition, the possible fiber claim is given in the output; please refer to CFR Title 21 Database when making claims.
5.Q: Is Fibersol®-2 heat stable?
A: Fibersol®-2 is very heat stable. Fibersol®-2 maintains fiber content during thermal processing.
6.Q: Does Fibersol®-2 maintain clarity in hard candies?
A: Fibersol®-2 forms a clear solution thus allowing for clarity in the finished product containing Fibersol®-2.
7.Q: How can Fibersol®-2 be incorporated into caramel and truffle center applications?
A: Fibersol®-2 can be incorporated in a typical truffle center or caramel center by dissolving the Fibersol®-2 into the aqueous phase of the system. By incorporating into the aqueous phase and subjecting to minimal heat (100°F), Fibersol®-2 will completely dissolve allowing for total incorporation.
8. Q: Does Fibersol®-2 brown in hard candies?
A: Fibersol®-2 does undergo minimal carmelization in the hard candy process similar to other carbohydrate ingredients.
9. Q: What is Fibersol®-2’s acceptable daily intake?
A: Fibersol®-2 is recognized as GRAS maltodextrin in the US and no limitation on the amount of daily intake is laid down.
10. Q: Why use Fibersol®-2 in confectionery formulations?
A: Most U.S. adults only eat about 14-16 grams of fiber each day, which is about half of the 28-35 grams of fiber per day recommended by the Institute of Medicine (Bialostosky K, et al. Dietary intake of macronutrients, micronutrients and other dietary constituents: United States 1988-94. National Center for Health Statistics. Vital Health Stat. 11 (245). 2002.) The IOM Food and Nutrition Board has recommended that fiber be consumed at a rate of 14 g total/ 1000 kcals per day to reduce the risk of chronic disease. Recommendations for adult men are 30-38 grams total fiber/day and 21-25g total fiber/day for adult women (IOM, 2005). By incorporating Fibersol®-2 into well liked confections, overall dietary fiber consumption can be increased.
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