BELGIUM – Ingredients company Cerestar, part of the Cargill group, has released a syrup application that it says can reduce the calorie count of dairy products.

The maltitol syrup C Maltidex M 16311 has been developed for the European dairy sector, and specifically for products positioning themselves in the healthy eating sector, such as yogurts.

It even claims to be able to enhance the product’s inherent qualities. With yogurt, for example, Cerestar says it can enhance the fruit and sweetness profile, taking away the need for other sweeteners. The company added that it also means fat does not need to be removed from product, so it retains its normal texture.