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SAIB - the oldest new ingredient for the beverage market |
S. J. BYRD, Food/Nutrition Laboratory, Eastman Chemical Company, P.O. Box 1974, Kingsport, TN 37662-5230 Sucrose acetate isobutyrate (SAIB) is a weighting agent for beverages that contain essential flavoring oils. It has been used in various countries throughout the world for over 25 years. However, it was not until June 4, 1999 that SAIB was approved for use in the United States. The Food and Drug Administration has approved SAIB for use in non-alcoholic beverages at a level of up to 300 ppm in the final beverage. SAIB is a clear, viscous liquid produced from sucrose. Its high specific gravity of 1.146 allows for easier weighting. SAIB has good solubility in flavoring oils and can be blended with food-grade solvents to lower its viscosity and make it easier to handle. Heating to 60-70 degrees C also lowers its viscosity. SAIB has excellent oxidative stability and is odorless and flavorless at typical beverage levels. Oil phases containing SAIB are generally weighted to a specific gravity of 0.98 to 1.00, resulting in ratios of SAIB to flavoring oil of 1:1 to 1.7:1. The safety of SAIB has been studied extensively. After absorption, SAIB is metabolized by the body into the its component sugars and acids. Due to its safety, SAIB is allowed at the highest level among the common weighting agents (SAIB, ester gum, and brominated vegetable oil). SAIB can be used in a variety of non-alcoholic carbonated and non-carbonated beverages such as soft drinks, fruit punches, sports drinks, and pre-mixes.
Session 43, New Products & Technologies: Ingredients
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