Crystalline Fructose (50 sachets)

Fructose is natural and the sweetest of all natural sweeteners. It is also known as fruit sugar because it can be naturally found in fruits and honey.

Carbohydrate Sweetener	Glycaemic Index (GI)e	Relative Sweetness compared to Sucrose = 100	Percentage of sugar components
Glucose/Dextrose13,14	96	67	100% Glucose
Maltose13	105		50% Glucose + 50% Glucose
Sucrose/ Table sugar14,20	65	100	100% Sucrose (50% Glucose + 50% Fructose)
Lactose13	46		50% Glucose + 50% Galactose
Honey13	55		28%-46% Fructose + Glucose
Maple Syrup19	54		60% Sucrose Trace Glucose + Fructose
High Fructose Corn Syrup (HCFS-55)14,21	63	99	55% Fructose + 42% Glucose
Agave Nectar12	11		90% Fructose + 10% Glucose
Fructose4,14,19	19-23	≈120 – 180	100% Fructose

Fine Foods™ Crystalline Fructose vs. other natural sweeteners

• GI value of ≈19-23 (One of the lowest GI amongst all natural/nutritive sweeteners)
• Up to 80% sweeter than normal sugar/sucrose
• 100% Fructose (Minimal to no increase of blood sugar level in comparison to glucose)

Fine Foods™ Crystalline Fructose is a definite healthier option for you and your family as it

has many Beneficial and Unique properties. It is:

• GI value of ≈19-23 (One of the lowest GI amongst all natural/nutritive sweeteners)
• Up to 80% sweeter than normal sugar/sucrose
• 100% Fructose (Minimal to no increase of blood sugar level in comparison to glucose)

Fine Foods™ Crystalline Fructose is 100% fructose and does not contain glucose. It does not cause blood glucose to rise.

However, Crystalline Fructose is a carbohydrate sugar (1 gram = 4 calories). These calories needed to be added in the limit for total daily carbohydrate intake.

Fine Foods™ Crystalline Fructose is ideal and convenient for those who have family members or friends suffering from diabetes as it can be consumed by anyone, diabetic or non-diabetic.

Food and beverage making is made easy as everyone, even children are able to enjoy and share amongst each other.

No more worries on side effects of artificial sweeteners which are commonly consumed by diabetics.

Glycaemic Index (GI) ranks carbohydrate according to the rise of sugar/glucose level in the blood after a carbohydrate meal.

Fine Foods™ Crystalline Fructose has a GI value of 19-23 and is one of the lowest among all natural/nutritive sweeteners.

*Low Glycaemic Index (GI) helps to improve glycaemic control of Diabetes and Weight management.

Fine Foods™ Crystalline Fructose tastes just like normal sugar!

You can add Fine Foods™ Crystalline Fructose just like normal sugar in your daily drinks and beverages and also baking and cooking.

Note that: Fine Foods™ Crystalline Fructose has a unique property where the sweetness ↑ when temperature is cold.

	↑ sweetness ↓ sugar added	↓ calories	Flavor Enhancement	Humectant (Ability to retain moisture)	Better texture	Solubility
‘Lite’ pancake, carbonated beverages	√
Breakfast cereal	√		√
Yogurt, chocolate milk		√	√
Baked goods			√	√	√
Sports drinks	√		√			√
Confectionary				√	√
Health products	√	√

For hot or warm applications: Approximately 20% reduction i.e. 10 gram (table sugar) → 8 gram Fine Foods™ Crystalline Fructose

For cold applications: Approximately 30% or more reduction Note that: Fine Foods™ Crystalline Fructose has a unique property where the sweetness ↑ when temperature is cold.

Glycaemic Index (GI) ranks carbohydrate according to the rise of sugar/glucose level in the blood after a carbohydrate meal.

Fine Foods™ Crystalline Fructose has a GI value of 19-23 and is one of the lowest among all natural/nutritive sweeteners.

Ingredients	Form	Sweetness conversion chart
		Sugar	Crystalline Fructose
Aspartame (36mg), Acesulfame potassiumDextrose with maltodextrin	1 Sachet (1g) 1 sachet: 2 tab	2 tsp	1-1½ tsp
Aspartame (18mg), L-Leucine, Sodium carboxmethyl cellulose, Lactose (from milk)	1 tablet (0.085g)	1 tsp	½ – ¾ tsp
Aspartame (11mg), Acesulfame potassium, L-Leucine, Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, Lactose (from milk)	1 tablet (0.07g)	2 tsp	1-1½ tsp
Steviol Glycosides (14%), Flavourings, Croscarmellose Sodium, Silicon Dioxide, Lactose (from milk)	1 tablet (0.085g)	1 tsp	½ – ¾ tsp
Rebiana (Reb-A), Calcium Silicate, Croscarmellose Sodium L-Leucine, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Sterate, Lactose (from milk)	1 tablet (0.07g)	1 tsp	½ – ¾ tsp

The recommended sugar intake according to the Malaysian dietary guideline should be ≤ 50g or 10 teaspoons daily.

1 gram of Fine Foods™ Crystalline Fructose = 4 calories

There is no solid conclusive evidence that fructose increases triglyceride/uric acid levels/cholesterol.

However, the recommended sugar intake according to the Malaysian dietary guideline should be ≤ 50g or 10 teaspoon daily.

Evert A, Boucher JL (2014) Nutrition Therapy Recommendations for the Management of Adults With Diabetes. Diabetes Care 37(1): S120-S141
– Wang DD, Sievenpiper JL et al., (2014)

Effect of fructose on postprandial triglycerides: A systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled feeding trials. Atherosclerosis 232:125-133

No. Fine Foods™ Crystalline Fructose alone does not contribute to obesity.

However, we have to take these points into consideration that WILL eventually lead to obesity:
• Total daily carbohydrate intake (i.e. rice, bread, noodles)
• Excess consumption of any carbohydrate containing sweetener in drinks and beverages

Remember that Moderation is always key!