Tag: Sugar replacer

Polydextrose was first approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1981 as a food additive. This synthetic polymer of glucose goes by several other names depending on the context, from its E-number to specific brand names.

According to a 2021 review in *Foods*, inulin can successfully replace a portion of sugar in baked goods like cakes and biscuits, but its effectiveness depends heavily on its degree of polymerization. The key question is, can I use inulin as a sweetener for all my needs, or is it better suited for specific applications?