NOVEL SWEETENER HAVING SUGAR-LIKE TASTE AND PRODUCTION METHOD AND USE OF THE SAME

摘要

[PROBLEMS] To develop a method of producing a novel sweetener containing glucose, fructose and psicose which is produced from glucose-liquid sugar with the use of isomerase and epimerase; a method of using this novel sweetener as a material for foods and drinks; and a novel sweetener whereby obesity caused by eating can be prevented. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] A novel sweetener (product) sustaining the degree of sweetness and sweetness qualities of a glucose/fructose liquid mixture and yet not causing obesity because of having been obtained by treating glucose-liquid sugar, which is produced in a glucose-liquid sugar production plant, with isomerase and epimerase to thereby form D-psicose and use of the same.