BeFlora Plus is a unique blend of Oligofructose, Fructose, and Roxlor’s proprietary sweetening system. There are currently two formulations in the BeFlora Plus line: BeFlora Plus F and BeFlroa Plus 20x. BeFlora Plus F is 10 times as sweet as sugar, while BeFlora Plus 20x is twenty times sweeter than sugar. They are a highly soluble products with excellent organoleptic properties. They are specifically designed to be a user friendly sweetening systems that have no aftertaste. Besides being a sweetening system, they also provides health benefits from the prebiotic fiber and are low glycemic.
BeFlora Plus F and BeFlora Plus 20x are designed to be an extremely versatile sweetening systems that can be used in nearly any application. In bakery systems they provide some bulk as opposed to high intensity sweeteners which do not. For applications where only a small amount of sweetness is needed, such as condiments, BeFlora Plus F and 20x are much easier to work with than other sweeteners. BeFlora Plus F and 20x’s best application areas are beverages. In beverages they provide a clean sweet taste and also provides health benefits. To use BeFlora Plus F in any application simply divide the amount of sugar equivalent desired by 10 and add that much BeFlora Plus F. To use BeFlora Plus 20x in any application simply divide the amount of sugar equivalent desired by 20 and add that much BeFlora Plus 20x. With Both products, the remaining bulk can either be left out in water based systems or can be replaced by other fillers in applications where bulk is necessary.
BeFlora Plus F also can be used in conjunction with other high intensity sweeteners. To use BeFlora Plus F in this manner simply remove 25% of the high intensity sweetener from a formulation and replace it with BeFlora Plus F. Using this combination will improve the sweetness profile, mask most sweetener aftertastes, and provide a cost savings to the final formulation. This method is especially effective with sucralose.
BeFlora Plus F and 20x are also excellent masking agents. They will cover up the aftertaste of soy and whey protein, vitamins, minerals, herbs and any other ingredients that add aftertastes to a product. A 1-2% inclusion is usually sufficient to cover any aftertaste that may be associated with a product.
BeFlora Plus F and 20x are Low Glycemic products that are well suited for low GI, diabetic and weight maintenance products. Because they are Low Glycemic they will have little effect on blood sugar levels and will not cause a significant insulin response. BeFlora Plus F also has approximately ¾ the calories of sugar, and has 10 times the sweetness of sugar making it very useful for reduced calorie and diet products. BeFlora Plus 20x also has about ¾ the calories of sugar, but it is 20 times the sweetness of sugar. Because BeFlora Plus F and BeFlora Plus 20x contain healthy prebiotic fiber, they will allow for label claims based upon fiber content, soluble fiber content and prebiotic content based on local regulations.
