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.

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.

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.

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!