PROCESS FOR PREPARING SOLIDIFIED MALTITOL AND ITS USE IN FOOD AND PHARMA PRODUCTS

摘要

The present invention relates to a process for preparing solidified maltitol. The solidified maltitol is prepared by turbulating a maltitol powder with gas and contacting it with a maltitol containing syrup wherein the quantity of the powder is ≧the quantity of the syrup. The solidified maltitol has superior properties in bakery products. It is further suitable in other food products such as confectionery, chewing gum coatings and tablets.