Polydextrose is a synthetic polymer made from naturally occurring components and used in food supplements as a sugar substitute. The FDA has classified it as a soluble fiber, which is beneficial for weight management and reduces the sugar content of diabetic and sugar-free products. The increasing demand for polydextrose consumption is driven by growing health concerns, health consciousness, and its health benefits such as rich fibers, a low glycemic index, and low carb quantities. Polydextrose is expected to witness increasing demand in the food and healthcare industries in the near future.
Polydextrose market is expected to exhibit the fastest CAGR over the forecast period (2017 - 2025).
Major Players in the Polydextrose Industry
- Tate & Lyle
Tate & Lyle was established in 1921 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It operates in over 140 countries and is engaged in providing food and beverage solutions and ingredients. In 2022, Tate & Lyle offered a broad selection of soluble fiber solutions, such as PROMITOR® Soluble Fiber and STALITE® Polydextrose.
- Danisco A/S
Danisco A/S was established in 1989 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. It operates in over 40 countries and is engaged in various industries, including biotechnology, dietary supplements, and healthcare.
- Medallion Labs
Medallion Labs was established in 1974 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. It operates in over 100 countries and is engaged in various industries, including analytics, consulting, food and beverage, food processing, healthcare, and nutrition.
- Baolingbao Biology
Baolingbao Biology was established in 1997 and is headquartered in Yucheng, Shandong, China. It operates in more than 20 countries and is engaged in various industries, including food and beverage manufacturing.
- Samyang Genex
Samyang Genex was established in 1964 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. It operates in more than 70 countries and is engaged in manufacturing starch-based products as well as corn sweeteners.
- Cargill Inc.
Cargill Inc. was established in 1865 and is headquartered in Wayzata, Minnesota, United States. It operates in 70 countries and is engaged in food and beverage, food processing, agriculture, and manufacturing.
- CJ CheilJedang
CJ CheilJedang was established in 1953 and is headquartered in Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It operates in over 100 countries and is engaged in various industries, including food and food ingredients, life science, feed and livestock, and healthcare businesses.
- Mengzhou Tailijie
Mengzhou Tailijie was established in 1995 and is headquartered in Henan, China. It is engaged in various industries, including food and beverage and pharmaceuticals.
Definition: Polydextrose is a soluble dietary fiber with a low calorie content that is often used as a sugar substitute in food products.
