What is Fibersol®-LQ?
Fibersol®-LQ corn syrup, a soluble corn fiber, has been specially designed for applications where added sweetness and humectancy are beneficial. It also facilitates ease of handling liquid product. Fibersol®-LQ corn syrup, a soluble corn fiber, is a unique, nutritionally-enhanced ingredient containing approximately 75 percent fiber on a dry solids basis. It is used to increase the fiber content of many foods, while adding sweetness and humectancy as additional benefits. Fiber fortification is simplified because Fibersol®-LQ is water-soluble, making fiber enhancements feasible in products such as frozen desserts, yogurts, beverages, cereals, dips, sauces, candy, and bars.
Physical characteristics:
| Color: | Amber, high clarity |
| Flavor: | Slightly sweet, bland flavor, and odorless |
| Definition: | Liquid dietary fiber and glucose |
| Viscosity: | Viscous syrup consistency |
Typical Essential properties
| Total Solids, %: | 75 |
| Total Sugars, % dry basis: | 25 |
| Water Soluble Dietary Fiber, (% dry solids basis): |
75 AOAC method #2001.03 |
| Calories, kcal/gram: | 2.05 kcal/g (d.s.b.) 1.54 kcal/g (As is basis) |
| Ash %: | 0.3 Max. |
| DE | 28 |
| pH: | 3.5 – 5.5 |
