Approximate sweetness of selected sweetener
Watson’s EZ-Press™ Fructose DC was formulated for direct compression tableting and has excellent flow and good compressibility. Applications include a direct compression diluent for tablets and capsules. Tablets have good hardness and have desirable organoleptic qualities for chewable tablets.
Fructose is a simple sugar that is found in fruit and vegetables. It is one of three monosaccharides found in nature.
EZ-Press™ Sweetener
| Name of sweetener | Fructose |
|---|---|
| Calories per gram | 4 |
| Sweetness Index (compared to Sucrose, which is 1 on the scale) | 1.7 |
| Glycemic Index | 23 |
| Description | EZ Press™ Fructose DC is a free-flowing white powder. |
| Mean Particle Size | 340 micron |
| Bulk Density | 0.56 g/cc |
| Moisture | 0.8% |
| Tapped Bulk Density | 0.65 g/cc |
| Carr’s Index * | 17.6 |
| Hausner Ratio * | 1.27 |
Particle Size Distribution
Sweetness Profile
Benefits of Fructose as a sweetener:
- Taste: very good flavor
- Aftertaste: None
- Fructose is 1.7 times sweeter than the standard sucrose, which means less can be used to achieve the same sweetness level.
- Lower glycemic index than sucrose.