E1200

stabiliser, thickening agent, humectant, carrier. Synthetic polymer of glucose. Non-digestible, but instead it's digested by good bacteria found in the colon. This helps the good bacteria to grow, which is why it's used as a prebiotic. In energy-reduced foods, it is used together with sweeteners to give the food volume and structure. Often used to increase the dietary fiber content of foods, replace sugar, and reduce calories and fat content.