Low Sugar Low Carb High-Fiber Sugar Replacer

MoistPlus® Syrup

MoistPlus® syrup is Nexus Ingredient’s low-sugar low-carb high-fiber sugar replacer. An all rounder fiber syrup with natural humectant performance, rich flavour profile and highly nutritious. MoistPlus® was created to meet new consumer health trends head-on, whilst heavily focused on functionality, flavour and a clean label profile allowing for easy labelling. 

MoistPlus® syrup is a 100% natural, gluten free, dairy free, plant based, allergen free syrup, fructose free, grain free syrup produced from cassava root.

After years of extensive research and development, MoistPlus® was finally launched in 2022, and is our new innovative clean label multifunctional low-sugar, low-carb, high-fiber humectant syrup. 

MoistPlus® syrup offers superior flavour, the ability to reduce sugar and other additives, impressive 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.

MoistPlus® syrup will dramatically improve your product on all sensory levels and keeps your products tasting great and staying moist for longer, whilst allowing you to create a completely innovative and healthier consumer friendly label. 

 

Low-Sugar Low Carb Fiber Humectant

MoistPlus® Powder

MoistPlus® powder is a high-performance humectant powder, produced from range of soluble and insoluble fibers and natural cassava root starch.

MoistPlus® powder is both nutritive and functional, tailored to baked goods, bread, ice cream, smallgoods and snack bars. MoistPlus® powder is often used as a multifunctional product improver to overcome formulation difficulties in keto, gluten free, low-sugar and plant-based applications.

MoistPlus® powder is produced from Cassava, Potato & Psyllium and is natural gluten free, non-gmo, allergen free and completely clean. MoistPlus® is completely soluble and suitable in both hot/cold applications.

MoistPlus® powder is a free flowing, off white and bland powder. MoistPlus® is an easy to use and has the ability to increase richness, overall product quality and nutrition.  

Why MoistPlus®?

MoistPlus® syrup and powder, offers a multitude of functionalities that make it a valuable addition to various food products. Here is a comprehensive list of its key functionalities:

1. Humectant

  • Maintains or improves moisture content in food products
  • Prevents drying out and staling, extending shelf life

2. Cryoprotectant

  • Lowers the freezing point of food products
  • Reduces ice crystal formation and growth, maintaining texture and quality in frozen products

3. Partial Sugar Replacer

  • Acts as a partial sugar replacer, reducing overall sugar content
  • Maintains texture and mouthfeel, even in reduced-sugar formulations

4. Fat Replacer

  • Functions as a partial fat replacer, improving the nutritional profile of food products
  • Ensures a desirable texture and mouthfeel in reduced-fat formulations

5. Texture Modifier

  • Enhances the texture of various food products, such as baked goods, snacks, and sauces
  • Contributes to the overall mouthfeel and sensory experience

6. Thickening Agent

  • Increases the viscosity and stability of food products, such as sauces, dressings, and beverages
  • Offers a clean label alternative to other starches or gums

7. Stabilizer

  • Improves the stability of emulsions, suspensions, and foams
  • Prevents phase separation and sedimentation in beverages and sauces

8. Water Binding Agent

  • Binds water in food formulations, improving product consistency
  • Reduces syneresis (water separation) in products like sauces, dressings, and dairy items

9. Ice Crystals Formation Inhibitor

  • Prevents ice crystal formation in ice cream production
  • Prevents texture changes and ice crystal formation during storage and transportation

10. Bulking Agent

  • Provides bulk and body to food products, especially in reduced-sugar or reduced-fat formulations
  • Contributes to the overall mouthfeel and satiety of food products

11. Synergistic Ingredient

  • Works synergistically with other ingredients, such as fibers and proteins, to enhance their functional properties
  • Can improve water binding capacity, viscosity, and texture when combined with other ingredients

12. Clean Label Solution

  • Provides a clean and easily recognizable ingredient for food labeling
  • Aligns with consumer demands for transparent and simple ingredient lists

These functionalities make MoistPlus® a versatile and highly valuable ingredient for food manufacturers. By incorporating MoistPlus® into their formulations, manufacturers can create innovative, high-quality products that cater to a wide range of consumer preferences and meet the growing demand for clean label, nutritious, and sustainable options.

MoistPlus®, a single ingredient humectant made from tapioca, offers numerous benefits and features that make it a valuable addition to various food products. Here is a comprehensive list of its key benefits and features:

1. Clean Label Appeal

  • Aligns with the growing consumer demand for transparent and recognizable ingredients
  • Allows for easy labeling as “tapioca syrup” or “tapioca starch”

2. Versatility

  • Suitable for a wide range of food applications, from bakery products to beverages
  • Can be easily incorporated into different formulations, providing multiple functionalities

3. Enhanced Texture and Mouthfeel

  • Improves the texture and overall mouthfeel of food products
  • Contributes to a better sensory experience for consumers

4. Extended Shelf Life

  • Increases product shelf life by maintaining moisture content and preventing staling
  • Reduces food waste and enhances product quality during storage and distribution

5. Improved Nutritional Profile

  • Can act as a partial sugar or fat replacer, reducing overall caloric content
  • Allows for the creation of products with lower glycemic indices and more appealing nutritional profiles

6. Gluten-free and Allergen-free

  • Suitable for consumers with gluten sensitivities or allergies
  • Can be used in the formulation of gluten-free and allergen-free products

7. Synergistic Effect with Other Ingredients

  • Works synergistically with ingredients such as fibers and proteins to enhance their functional properties
  • Can improve water binding capacity, viscosity, and texture when combined with other ingredients

8. Prevents Ice Crystals Formation in Ice Cream Formation

  • Prevents ice crystal formation in ice cream production
  • Prevents texture changes and ice crystal formation during storage and transportation

9. Cryoprotectant Properties

  • Lowers the freezing point of food products
  • Reduces ice crystal formation and growth, maintaining texture and quality in frozen products

10. Environmentally Friendly and Sustainable

  • Tapioca is a sustainable crop, requiring minimal water and inputs for cultivation
  • Supports global sustainability efforts by utilizing a renewable and eco-friendly ingredient

11. Improved Water Binding and Viscosity

  • Binds water in food formulations, improving product consistency
  • Increases the viscosity and stability of food products, such as sauces, dressings, and beverages

12. Cost-effective Solution

  • Provides a cost-effective alternative to other humectants, sugars, and fat replacers
  • Can reduce overall production costs while maintaining product quality and performance

These benefits and features make MoistPlus® a highly valuable ingredient for food manufacturers, enabling them to create innovative, high-quality products that cater to a wide range of consumer preferences and meet the growing demand for clean label, nutritious, and sustainable options.

MoistPlus®, a single ingredient humectant made from tapioca, is a versatile and clean label solution that offers a wide range of applications across various food categories. These diverse applications make MoistPlus® a highly valuable ingredient for food manufacturers, enabling them to create high-quality, clean label products that cater to a wide range of consumer preferences and dietary needs. Below is a  list of its applications:

  • Bakery Products, including Breads, Cakes, Muffins, Cookies, Pastries, Donuts, Bagels and Gluten-free bakery items.
  • Confectionery, including Gummies, Jellies, Caramels, Marshmallows, Hard candies, Soft candies Chocolate products.
  • Snack Foods, including Energy and granola bars, Extruded snacks, Fruit-based snacks, Nut and seed-based snacks, Crackers, Popcorn and popcorn coatings.
  • Sauces, Dressings, and Condiments, including Ketchup, Mayonnaise, Mustard, Salad dressings, Gravies, Marinades, Dips and spreads.
  • Beverages, including Smoothies, Fruit drinks, Dairy and dairy alternative beverages, Ready-to-drink coffee and tea, Sports and functional beverages, Beverage concentrates and syrups.
  • Dairy and Dairy Alternatives, including Ice creams, Frozen yogurts, Sorbets, Gelato, Puddings, Whipped toppings, Cream and cream alternatives.
  • Plant-based Products, including Plant-based meat alternatives, Plant-based dairy alternatives, Vegan bakery items, Plant-based snack foods, Vegan and vegetarian sauces and dressings.
  • Gluten-free and Allergen-free Products, Gluten-free breads and baked goods, Allergen-free snacks, Allergen-free sauces and dressings, Gluten-free and allergen-free prepared meals.
  • Prepared and Frozen Foods, including Ready-to-eat meals, Frozen pizza and pizza crusts, Frozen entrees, Frozen desserts and Meal kits.
  • Cereals and Breakfast Foods, including Hot cereals, Cold cereals, Breakfast bars, Pancake and waffle mixes.
  • Soups and Broths, Canned and packaged soups, Broths and stocks, Instant soup mixes.
  • Meat and Poultry Products, Processed meats (e.g., sausages, hot dogs), Meat marinades and glazes, Cooked and ready-to-eat meat and poultry products.

Lower
Costs

MoistPlus® reduces cost of stale products by as much as 80%.

Improve Texture/Flavour

MoistPlus® controls water activity, naturally preserves, increases moisture, enables softer textures and richer flavours. 

Increase
Shelf Life

MoistPlus® has been proven to increase shelf-life 3 fold.

MoistPlus® is

100% NATURAL ICON
NON-GMO ICON
PLANT-BASED
CLEAN LABEL ICON
GLUTEN FREE
ADDITIVES FREE
SOY FREE
GUT FRIENDLY ICON
CORN FREE

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MoistPlus® has been proven to increase shelf-life as much as three times and reducing cost of stale products by as much as 80%. 

MoistPlus® is 100% clean label and allows you to list this ingredient as “tapioca starch” or “tapioca syrup” for syrup, “cassava, potato and psyllium”. It is made from a special process & ratio which has resulted in both naturally increasing shelf life and is a powerful natural humectant. 

Widely used in the food industry, MoistPlus® works in a unique way, both achieving several elements such as water activity control, naturally preserves, increases moisture, enables softer textures, richer flavours & better machinability. 

MoistPlus® is a well proven ingredient for bars, cookies, gluten free baked goods, smallgoods, breads, frozen foods, snacks & confectionary.

Packing Options

Product Name Pack Sizes
MoistPlus® Syrup 20kg Pail, 1,400kg IBC
MoistPlus® Powder IC1000 - Ice Cream/Snack Bars Applications 20kg bag, 800kg Pallet
MoistPlus® Powder BB1000 - Bakery/Bread Application 20kg bag, 800kg Pallet
MoistPlus® Powder SG1000 - Smallgoods Applications 20kg bag, 800kg Pallet
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