Palatinose is the trade name for Isomaltulose, a disaccharide that is made up of glucose and fructose, mainly used as a sugar subtsitute.
It is manufactured by a process of bacterial sucrose fermentation, during which the chemical bond between glucose and fructose, is rearranged and strengthened. It is this strengthened bond that gives Palatinose its characteristic of slow digestion and release in the body.
As a result of this slow release Palatinose doesn’t cause excessive insulin peaks and, therefore, is perfect as a sugar substitute for those suffering from: metabolic syndrome, hypoglycaemia, insulin resistance and diabetes.
Studies have shown that its slow-release characteristic, greatly benefits endurance athletes, who require sustained energy over long periods. It has also been found that Palatinose can promote the release of energy from fat reserves, in physically active people.
How it works:
Isomaltulose is fully absorbed in the small intestine as glucose and fructose and enters the bloodstream at a slow rate.
Research have clearly demonstrated that the molecular bond between glucose and fructose in Isomaltulose, is more slowly digested than the molecular bonds of sucrose and maltose.
This slow absorption avoids high peaks and drops in glucose and insulin levels, leading to a more balanced, and prolonged energy supply.
Being low-glycaemic and low-insulinemic, Isomaltulose helps to improve fat oxidation and the use of lipids as an energy source.
Foods potentially containing Isomaltulose: