Isomalt

Isomalt has the same physical properties of regular sugar, but with half the calories and is primarily used a sugar substitute. One of the many sugar alcohols used in the commercial industry in premium confectionery as well as low energy/ low fat products due to the fact it contains half the calories of regular sugar.

Produced from beetroot, isomalt is a odourless, white, crystalline powder and is used extensively in molecular gastronomy in the production of sugar garnishes as it absorbs post production moisture at a slower rate than regular sugar. Pastry chefs also prefer to use isomalt in sugar sculptures as it doesn't crystallise as fast a sugar will.

Usage ratio in comparison to regular sugar is 1:1. It is not an ethanol based alcohol like that found in alcoholic beverages and is permissible for Muslims to eat.