Tagatose - low-GI prebiotic rare sugar imported for functional food brands
The natural rare sugar that sweetens, browns, and supports gut health — all at once. Diabetic-friendly. Prebiotic. 92% as sweet as sugar, at a fraction of the calories.
B2B & HoReCa supply only · No retail · MOQ applies
★ Food-Grade · Batch Tested · Consistent Quality
What Makes Tagatose the Most Exciting Natural Sweetener in the Market?
AltSugar™ Tagatose is a naturally occurring rare sugar found in small quantities in dairy products, some fruits, and cacao. Structurally, it is an isomer of fructose — but with a radically different metabolic profile. Where fructose spikes blood sugar, tagatose barely registers, with a glycaemic index of approximately 3.
What makes tagatose exceptional is that it delivers three high-value functions simultaneously: it sweetens like sugar (92% the sweetness of sucrose), it undergoes Maillard browning for bakery applications, and it acts as a prebiotic — feeding beneficial bifidobacteria in the gut. No other sweetener in the market offers this triple functionality in a single, naturally-derived ingredient.
"A naturally-derived, low-calorie sweetener with a GI of ~3, prebiotic gut health benefits, and Maillard browning capability — the rare sweetener that earns its place on both the nutrition panel and the functional claims list."
Diabetic-Safe Sweetening (GI ~3)
Clinical studies confirm tagatose has a GI of approximately 3 — one of the lowest-GI sweeteners available for diabetic-targeted formulation.
Prebiotic Gut Health Benefit
Reaches the colon largely unabsorbed, selectively feeding bifidobacteria — enabling "supports digestive health" and "prebiotic" claims.
Maillard Browning in Bakery
Like allulose and real sugar, tagatose undergoes the Maillard reaction — delivering authentic crust colour and flavour in baked goods.
Near 1:1 Sugar Replacement
At 92% the sweetness of sugar, tagatose is the closest-to-parity natural sweetener. Simplifies formulation by minimising sweetness calibration.
Where AltSugar™ Tagatose Performs Best
A versatile ingredient across multiple food and beverage categories.
Diabetic-Friendly Dairy & Ice Cream
Functions like sucrose in dairy matrices — enabling diabetic-safe yogurt, ice cream, and flavoured milk.
Low-Sugar Confectionery & Chocolate
Replaces sugar in chocolates, candies, and chewing gum with near-identical taste and Maillard browning.
Protein Bars & Functional Nutrition
Dual prebiotic + low-calorie positioning for next-generation protein bars targeting gut health.
Functional & Gut-Health Beverages
Sweetens functional beverages while contributing a legitimate prebiotic claim.
Bakery & Premium Biscuits
Browning capability enables diabetic-certified baked goods — previously impossible with stevia or erythritol.
Food Manufacturing
Large-scale ingredient supply for industrial food production
Flexible Packaging for Every Scale
Available in multiple formats to suit your production volume and distribution needs.
B2B / Corporate Supply
- 25 kg Bag (food-grade inner liner)
- 10 kg Carton Box
- Custom bulk packaging on request
Best for: Food manufacturers, FMCG brands, large-scale production
Enquire for BulkHoReCa / Institutional
- 5 kg Carton Box
- 1 kg Pouch
Best for: Hotels, restaurants, cafes, cloud kitchens, bakeries
Enquire for HoReCaWhite Label Supply
Brand-ready packaging with your label. MOQ-based execution for brands looking to launch private-label date-based products.
- Custom branded packaging
- MOQ-based execution
- Compliance-ready formats
- Available for selected products
Best for: Brands launching private-label products, D2C businesses, institutional buyers
Enquire for White LabelAll packaging is food-grade. Custom labeling and private label supply available upon enquiry.
Why Formulators Choose AltSugar™ Tagatose
A functional, clean-label ingredient with measurable benefits for your product line.
Triple-Function Ingredient
Sweetener + prebiotic + Maillard-browning capability in a single ingredient. Reduces formulation complexity and enables premium claims no single alternative can match.
India's Diabetic Market Tailwind
With 100M+ diabetics in India and growing GI awareness, tagatose's GI of ~3 positions your product in the fastest-growing health food segment.
Clinically Validated Claims
Published clinical research supports tagatose's low-GI, prebiotic, and anti-hyperglycaemic properties — scientifically credible functional health positioning.
First-Mover Advantage in India
Globally proven ingredient barely discovered in India's B2B market. Brands that formulate with tagatose now establish differentiated product advantage.
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★ B2B & HoReCa only · No retail sales · MOQ applies
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