What is Isomaltulose (Palatinose) sugar?

What is Isomaltulose Sugar?

– Isomaltulose (Palatinose) sugar is a type of sugar suitable for diabetics and dieters, extracted from sugar beets, found in honey and cane sugar but with very low content.

Uses of Isomaltulose sugar

With adults

Isomaltulose is absorbed into the bloodstream longer than other sugars, helping the body to avoid sudden spikes in blood sugar.

– It helps to improve the body’s sugar metabolism, does not have a strong effect on insulin, so it is suitable for people with diabetes.

Isomaltulose increases the oxidation of fat to create an energy source, thereby reducing the risk of overweight and obesity.

– Provide energy 4 kcal/g continuously slowly, suitable for people who practice sports and work that requires concentration for a long time.

– People who have problems with metabolic disorders, can use Isomaltulose as an alternative sweetener.

Isomaltulose does not damage tooth enamel . In China, food regulations containing 70% isomaltulose or more are labeled as “cavity-free”.

With young children

– Isomaltulose provides stable and continuous energy to brain cells, helping children enhance cognition and thinking.

– Putra Medical University Malaysia has researched and certified that Isomaltulose sugar significantly increased awareness and concentration in learning in young children when the group of children participating in the study drank this type of sugar-fortified milk.

– Isomaltulose is recommended for use in children during the period of the strongest mental development from 1 to 6 years old.

For pregnant women

Women with gestational diabetes can look for dairy products or functional foods that use this isomaltulose sugar to supplement nutrients safely for the body and fetus.

Note when using Isomaltulose sugar

– Isomaltulose is suitable for diabetics and dieters, but it still provides energy, so if abused, it can still increase blood sugar and gain weight.

– People who do not have any blood sugar problems or are not obese do not need to use this type of sugar .

– Diabetics, no matter what type of sugar they choose, need advice from their treating doctor, both on how much to use and how to use.

Isomaltulose sugar is suitable for people with diabetes, people who are on a diet, while increasing awareness and concentration in learning in young children. People with diabetes should consult a doctor to use this sugar effectively.

Source: Science Direct

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