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Sugar & Calorie reduction

Less sugar doesn’t mean less taste.

Consumers today are prioritising sugar reduction over calories – but both remain important.  Better-for-you options are the expectation, and consumers don’t want to compromise; many love sweet things. So, the ingredients you choose to build back sugar’s sweetness and functionality matter.  

Sugar does more than just sweeten – it also depresses the freezing point in frozen goods, adds glazing or coating effects in confectionery applications, contributes to browning in baked goods, and so much more. Achieving the full-sugar sensory experience requires a diverse array of ingredients and a deep understanding of their interactions. 

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There are many sides to sweetness to consider. How sweet does your product need to be? What is the temporal profile and how does sweetness evolve over time during consumption? And then there’s aftertaste, sweet linger, shelf stability, processing stability and more. Fortunately, we’re not just market leaders in sweetening, we’re pioneers. Our team have a range of sweetening solutions to solve your problem and win with consumers. 

Common sugar reduction challenges we can help you overcome

Sweeteners Solutions for Sweetening
Mouthfeel
Providing sugar-like taste experiences means mastering mouthfeel, as it’s critical in recreating and matching the taste experience consumers expect. When you reduce sugars and calories you need to consider how to recreate their bulking properties, textural attributes, and viscosity. We can help you optimise the sensory experience of your formulations to make sure you’re not compromising anywhere.
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Fortification
Fortification offers more than just nutrient benefits. When reducing sugar and calories, our soluble fibres help maintain bulk, texture, and stability. For health-conscious consumers, our ingredients also support digestive benefits, a low glycaemic response, bone health and weight management, and provide prebiotic benefits for gut health. By focusing on fortification, you can provide consumers healthier and more functional sugar and calorie-reduced product options.
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Solutions spotlight

With expert support and an extensive ingredient portfolio spanning fibres, sweeteners, starches, hydrocolloids and more, we can find the right solution for any goal. 

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  • Allulose

  • Maltodextrin 

  • Sucralose 

  • Stevia 

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  • Pectin

  • Carrageenan 

  • Xanthan gum 

  • Gellan gum 

  • Locus bean gum 

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  • Soluble fibre 

  • FOS 

  • GOS 

  • Polydextrose 

  • Citrus fibre 

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  • Chickpea flour

  • Chickpea protein 

  • Microparticulated whey protein concentrate  

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  • Functional blend systems 
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  • Thickening starches

  • Gelling starches 

  • Film formers 

  • Clean-label starches 

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Formulating for reduced sugar or lower calories isn’t contained to one category of food and beverage – and neither is our expertise. Discover the work we do across multiple sectors of the industry. 

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  • Beverages 

  • Dairy 

  • Soups, sauces and dressings 

  • Bakery and snacks 

  • Confectionery 

Reduce sugar, not enjoyment.

Give consumers the healthier options they demand while maintaining the sweet taste they love. Our experts can help you navigate key challenges to formulating sugar-reduced food and beverages that taste great. 

Prospective purchasers are advised to conduct their own tests, studies and review of the intellectual property and regulatory space to determine the fitness of Tate & Lyle products for their particular purposes, product claims or specific applications