SWEETPEARL P500 is a white maltitol powder used in the food industry. SWEETPEARL P500 is a non-cariogenic bulking agent and sweetener used as a sugar substitute. It has 89% minimum maltitol content on a dry basis. SWEETPEARL P500 has several benefits for food applications. It provides bulk and texture to foods without increasing calories. SWEETPEARL P500 also improves mouthfeel and flavor of reduced sugar foods. SWEETPEARL P500 has a high melting range of 138 to 150 °C making it heat stable for baking and other high temperature food processing. The low moisture content of 2.0% maximum and low reducing sugars of 0.1% maximum of SWEETPEARL P500 make it shelf stable for an extended period in food products.