Cereal Sweeteners
Cereal sweeteners - derived from corn or wheat (starch) – are characterized by their nutritive and sweetener properties. They can also offer significant cost and process efficiencies to food & beverage developers, along with functional benefits:
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Cereal sweeteners provide energy for our body and fuel our brain, and are part of a healthy and varied diet when consumed in moderation. | |
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A glucose-fructose syrup with 42% fructose content is close to sucrose in sweetness. By varying the syrup’s composition, the sweetness profile and functional benefits can be tailored to match the exact needs of food & beverage developers. | |
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Cereal sweeteners come in a stable liquid form and are clear in color so they do not require dissolving or filtration. | |
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Cereal sweeteners maintain their taste profile and offer longer shelf life as there is no sugar inversion during production or storage of food products. |

10 facts about cereal sweeteners
(Glucose and glucose-fructose syrups)
Cargill Cereal Sweeteners
Cargill offers an extensive range of high-quality sweeteners based on a unique blending concept. Our flexible processes enable us to produce tailor-made glucose syrups and glucose-fructose blends, with functional and sweetness properties tailored and customized to suit individual customer needs.