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124 Bertelsen et al.<br />

D. Fondant<br />

Because tagatose has a good ability to crystallize, it is well suited for producing<br />

fondants for low-calorie pralines.<br />

E. Chewing Gum<br />

Tagatose is suited for use in noncariogenic chewing gum, both for kernels and<br />

dragee.<br />

F. Fudge<br />

Tagatose’s ability to crystallize makes it suitable for making fudge. Because tagatose<br />

caramelizes at a low temperature, the characteristic caramel flavor is easily<br />

obtained.<br />

G. Caramel<br />

Caramel produced with tagatose has a smooth and soft consistency. Browning<br />

and caramel flavor occur because of the low temperature of caramelizing. This<br />

makes tagatose suitable for caramel in chocolates.<br />

H. Ice Cream<br />

Tagatose can replace sucrose in a 1:1 ratio in ice-cream with good results.<br />

I. Soft Drinks<br />

In soft drinks it has been found that tagatose shows significant synergistic effects<br />

at even low doses with combinations of intense sweeteners. When blended with<br />

intense sweeteners, tagatose improves flavor and mouth-feel. It also seems that<br />

tagatose is able to stabilize the sweetness and flavor profile in soft drinks sweetened<br />

with blends of aspartame and acesulfame potassium. As aspartame degrades,<br />

sweetness synergy with acesulfame potassium is lost and the balance is shifted<br />

toward acesulfame potassium, which has a more bitter taste. Adding as little as<br />

0.20% tagatose to the sweetener blend provides an element of stable sweetness,<br />

and the tagatose is able to mask the bitter taste of acesulfame potassium, thereby<br />

prolonging the shelf-life of the soft drink.<br />

J. Breakfast Products<br />

The prebiotic effect of tagatose can be well exploited in applications such as<br />

cereals with a dosage level of 15% and granola bars and fruit preparations for<br />

yogurts at 3%.

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