Powerful Natural Humectant
CapMoist® Humectant Liquid & Powder
CapMoist® is a highly innovative and multifunctional clean label humectant liquid.
CapMoist® is 100% natural, gluten free, allergen free liquid, produced from a unique ratio of grape juice concentrate & rice syrup.
CapMoist® liquid offers unprecedented humectancy performance, water activity control, moisture control, natural preservation, texture performance, shelf-life extension product freshness and integrity, increased yields, better machinability, flavour improvement, natural colourant and pronounced mouthfeel improvement.
CapMoist® will dramatically improve your product on all sensory levels and keeps your products fresher and moist for longer.
CapMoist® is the secret natural ingredient you wish you knew about years ago. This is our guarantee.
Other ingredients such as glycerine, sorbitol and sugar alcohols cannot offer such high humectancy performance and overall product improvement.
On top of all that, CapMoist® is 100% natural, totally clean label, allowing formulators to create a completely consumer friendly label.
CapMoist® has you covered on superior moisture control, microbial growth, texture & flavour enhancement.
CapMoist® allows you to remove sorbitol, glycerine and other additives.
CapMoist® is the most powerful natural humectant & Texture Improver.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Item# | CM-SYR |
| Product Name | CapMoist Liquid |
| Form | Liquid |
| Appearance | Light to dark amber liquid |
| Odour | Characteristic (mild sweet) |
| Solubility | Completely soluble in water |
| Brix | >= 78% |
| pH | 4.5 - 5.5 |
| Water Activity (aw) | 0.63 at 24C |
| Dosage | 1-5% of total formulation weight (typically 1-4%) |
| Shelf Life (Unopened) | 24 months |
| Storage | Cool dry place away from heat and light |
| Country of Origin | Australia |
| Label Declaration | Grape Juice, Rice Syrup (or Brown Rice Syrup / Rice Starch / Grain Dextrin) |
| Certifications | Halal / Kosher / SQF |
| Attributes | Non-GMO / Gluten-Free / Allergen-Free / Vegan / Clean Label |
Controls Water Activity (aw 0.63)
Lowers water activity to inhibit microbial growth and keep products fresher for longer.
Clean 2-Ingredient Label
Just grape juice and rice syrup — no E-numbers, additives or preservatives.
Increase
Shelf Life Up to 3×
CapMoist® has been proven to increase shelf-life 3 fold.
Certifications
- Halal
- Kosher
- Gluten Free
- SQF
- Clean Label
- Allergen Free
- Non-GMO
- Vegan
Why CapMoist® Humectant?
CapMoist® Humectant is an innovative clean label humectant syrup that offers numerous benefits to food products. By using a unique combination of grape juice concentrate and rice syrup, CapMoist® Humectant provides a natural, gluten-free, and allergen-free alternative to traditional humectants like glycerin and sorbitol. Some of the key benefits of CapMoist® Humectant include:
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- Unprecedented humectancy performance: This means that CapMoist® can attract and retain moisture more effectively than other humectants, resulting in products that are fresher and more delicious for longer.
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- Water activity control: CapMoist® helps prevent microbial growth and spoilage in food products with high water content by controlling water activity.
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- Moisture control: CapMoist® maintains the moisture content of food products, preventing them from becoming dry and stale, which enhances their taste and extends shelf life.
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- Natural preservation: CapMoist® Humectant naturally extends the shelf life of food products without the need for artificial preservatives.
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- Texture performance: CapMoist® Humectant improves the texture of food products, making them smoother, creamier, and more enjoyable to eat.
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- Shelf-life extension: CapMoist® Humectant extends the shelf life of food products by controlling moisture and water activity, resulting in fresher and more delicious products for longer.
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- Increased yields: CapMoist® Humectant can increase yields in food production by improving texture and moisture retention, reducing product waste.
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- Better machinability: CapMoist® Humectant improves the machinability of food products, making them easier to process and package.
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- Flavor improvement: CapMoist® Humectant enhances the natural flavors of food products, making them taste even better.
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- Natural colorant: CapMoist® Humectant provides natural coloring properties, eliminating the need for artificial colorants.
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- Pronounced mouthfeel improvement: CapMoist® Humectant enhances the sensory experience of food products by improving their mouthfeel.
CapMoist® Humectant offers numerous features that make it an ideal humectant syrup for various food applications. These features include:
- Plant-based: CapMoist® is derived from grape juice concentrate and rice syrup, making it a natural choice.
- Clean Label: Contributes to clean label products without artificial additives, meeting consumer demand.
- Gluten-free: Ensures product suitability for individuals with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease.
- Allergen-free: Compatible with allergen-free products, catering to those with food allergies.
- Exceptional Humectant Properties: Exhibits superior moisture attraction and retention compared to other humectants.
- Effective Water Activity Management: Assists in regulating water activity to inhibit microbial growth and spoilage.
- Moisture Maintenance: Preserves optimal moisture levels in food products, preventing them from drying out.
- Natural Preservation Capabilities: Provides natural preservation, reducing the need for artificial preservatives.
- Impressive Texture Enhancement: Contributes to improved texture in food products for a more enjoyable eating experience.
- Extended Shelf-Life Potential: Prolongs product freshness and quality by managing moisture and water activity.
- Yield Optimization: Facilitates higher yields in food production by enhancing texture and moisture retention.
- Natural Flavor Boost: Augments the inherent flavors of food products without introducing undesirable tastes.
- Inherent Coloring Properties: Acts as a natural colorant to improve the appearance of food products without artificial dyes.
- Elevated Sensory Experience: Amplifies mouthfeel characteristics for a more satisfying and enjoyable eating experience.
CapMoist® Humectant can be used in a wide range of food applications due to its versatile properties. Some common applications include:
- Baked goods: CapMoist® Humectant can be used in bread, cakes, muffins, cookies, and other baked goods to improve moisture retention, extend shelf life, and enhance texture and flavor.
- Confectionery: CapMoist® Humectant can be used in candies, chocolate, and chewy sweets to improve texture, mouthfeel, and flavor while also providing natural coloring and extending shelf life.
- Snack foods: CapMoist® Humectant can be applied to snack foods such as granola bars, fruit snacks, and protein bars to enhance texture, flavor, and shelf life while maintaining a clean label.
- Dairy products: CapMoist® Humectant can be used in yogurt, ice cream, and cheese to improve texture, mouthfeel, and flavor while also extending shelf life.
- Processed meats: CapMoist® Humectant can be incorporated into processed meats like sausages, patties, and deli meats to improve texture, flavor, and moisture retention while extending shelf life.
- Sauces and dressings: CapMoist® Humectant can be added to sauces and dressings to enhance texture, mouthfeel, and flavor while providing natural coloring and extending shelf life.
- Jams and spreads: CapMoist® Humectant can be used in fruit jams, jellies, and spreads to improve texture, flavor, and shelf life while maintaining a clean label.
- Beverages: CapMoist® Humectant can be used in beverages like fruit juices, smoothies, and sports drinks to improve mouthfeel, flavor, and color while maintaining a clean label.
- Frozen foods: CapMoist® Humectant can be applied to frozen food products such as frozen fruits, vegetables, and ready meals to improve texture, flavor, and shelf life during freezing and thawing.
- Pet food: CapMoist® Humectant can be used in pet food formulations to enhance texture, flavor, and shelf life while maintaining a clean label.
Functions
Extension
Migration
Yields
Applications
CapMoist® Clean Label Humectant
(bulk/B2B supplier)
Availability (bulk/B2B) in the following countries: United States • United Kingdom • Australia
Specs • Samples • Technical support
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CapMoist®?
CapMoist® is a premium, 100% natural, multifunctional humectant family that outperforms traditional options by providing superior moisture retention, texture enhancement, and shelf-life extension in baked, extruded, and processed foods. It's crafted from a unique blend of grape juice concentrate and rice syrup (or cassava root for sugar-free), ensuring a truly clean label with no hidden additives. Available in liquid, powder, and sugar-free forms, it's gluten-free, allergen-free, non-GMO, and vegan-friendly, solving issues like moisture migration, tacky dough, sogginess, and staleness more effectively than ever.
What are the key benefits of CapMoist®?
CapMoist® delivers exceptional humectancy, attracting and binding moisture to prevent dryness and extend shelf life by up to three times—surpassing competitors with proven reductions in product waste and spoilage costs by up to 80%. It enhances texture for creamier, fresher products, acts as a natural colorant and flavor booster, controls water activity to inhibit microbial growth, improves machinability, and replaces synthetic humectants like glycerine or sorbitol for cleaner labels and cost savings. Additional perks include better eating quality over extended periods and versatility in gluten-free formulations.
How is CapMoist® labeled?
CapMoist® has only two natural ingredients and allows for consumer-friendly labelling. It can be declared as: 1) Grape Juice, Rice Syrup; 2) Grape Juice, Brown Rice Syrup; 3) Grape Juice, Rice Starch; or 4) Grape Juice, Grain Dextrin. All options result in a clean, two-ingredient consumer-friendly label.
What ingredients are used in CapMoist®?
CapMoist® uses only two premium, plant-based ingredients: grape juice concentrate and rice syrup. It is declared simply as "Grape Juice, Rice Syrup" (or "Grape Juice, Brown Rice Syrup", "Grape Juice, Rice Starch", or "Grape Juice, Grain Dextrin"). This transparent composition is 100% natural and free from gluten, allergens, GMO and artificial additives — offering a cleaner, more recognisable label than other natural humectants on the market.
Is CapMoist® suitable for vegan and clean label products?
Yes. CapMoist® is 100% plant-based, non-GMO and vegan suitable, exceeding clean label standards with its simple, two-ingredient, additive-free composition. It contains no animal-derived ingredients or processing aids and has not been tested on animals, making it ideal for vegan and health-focused formulations without compromising on performance.
What's the advantage of using CapMoist®?
CapMoist® is used by food manufacturers worldwide to increase the freshness and texture control of the product, increase shelf life, improve moistness, creaminess, mouthfeel, bind ability, water migration & water activity control, improve flavour and machineability. The list goes on.
CapMoist® also helps to increase the product yield. CapMoist® syrup is widely used in all baking applications, including protein balls and bars.
Some food manufacturers also use CapMoist® in the fillings for better mouthfeel, flavour enhancement and shelf life extension.
CapMoist® allows you to remove sorbitol, glycerine and other additives.
How does CapMoist® compare to other humectants like glycerine, sorbitol, other humectant??
CapMoist® surpasses synthetic humectants like glycerine and sorbitol, as well as other natural humectant on the market, with unmatched humectancy, water activity control, and multi-functional benefits. It provides longer shelf-life extension (up to 3x), greater waste reduction (80%), natural flavor and color enhancement, and a sugar-free option with added fiber— all while maintaining a superior clean label without chemical alternatives. Independent testing shows it outperforms in moisture binding and texture improvement for cleaner, more cost-effective results.
Does CapMoist® come with different grades?
CapMoist® is available in syrup and powder. CapMoist powder is widely used in smallgoods, flat breads, and drinks.
CapMoist®syrup is available in various sugar levels including low sugar and CapMois® also has a special formulated grade to provide slow carb release which is perfect for sustained energy and workouts, ideal for energy gels.
Can CapMoist® replace artificial preservatives in food products?
CapMoist® has natural preservative properties that can help extend the shelf life of food products, potentially reducing or replacing the need for artificial preservatives.
How much should I use CapMoist® in my product?
CapMoist®'s recommended dosage varies based on the unique specifications of each product. We invite you to reach out to us for personalized guidance on the optimal dosage tailored to your specific formulation.
What's the shelf life of CapMoist® ?
The shelf life of CapMoist® is 24 months when stored in properly sealed containers in a dry space with relative humidity below 40% at ambient temperatures below 85°F (29°C).
I want to launch a keto/diet/health bar, what are the best functional ingredients to help achieve it?
Many brands use our ingredients to achieve higher health ratings and to achieve the brand claims, whilst driving functionally and quality.
If you are aiming to create a type of keto/diet/health bar, we recommend the following -
- For your bar's bulk/body, Fiberworks® or MetaSweet®, commonly used from 10% to 30% of the bar.
- Now moving onto further improving on the functionality and eating quality of the bar, CapMoist® is really a stellar multi-functional product in your application. You would use approx. 2-5% approximately.
- Another amazing product is FlaxSmooth® powder, it contains zero sugar and the dosage is approx. 0.4%.
What forms and packaging options are available for CapMoist®?
CapMoist® offers versatile forms including liquid (standard and sugar-free) in 25kg pails or 1,400kg IBCs, and powder in 25kg bags, with low-sugar and organic-compatible variants. This range provides more flexibility than competitors, supporting seamless integration into various manufacturing processes while ensuring easy handling and storage.
Is there a sugar-free version of CapMoist®?
Yes, CapMoist's sugar-free variant, made from cassava root with 50% dietary fiber, offers the same superior humectancy without added sugars—ideal for low-glycemic, health-oriented products. It provides better tolerability and nutritional value compared to other sugar-free options, enhancing formulations without impacting taste or performance.
Packaging Options
| Product Name | Pack Sizes |
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| CapMoist® Liquid | 20 kg / Pail (~44 lb), 1,400 kg / IBC (~3,086 lb) |