Glanbia Nutritionals introduced an ingredient solution for sugar reduction at the SupplySide West show, which took place in Las Vegas earlier this month. OptiSol™ 2000 is a unique binding system that reduces sugar by up to 50 percent, providing an alternative to lecithin and other binders.

The ingredient, which delivers added nutritional value with no loss in binding capacity, is suitable for several applications, including chewy granola bars, baked bars and cereal clusters.

“OptiSol 2000 is a valuable tool for companies looking to improve the nutrition profile of their bars without loss of texture, flavor, or eating experience,” Linda Wilson, business development manager for bars at Glanbia Nutritionals said in a press release. “In fact, several companies have told us that OptiSol 2000 greatly improves the overall quality of their bars while cleaning their labels and enhancing their marketing value proposition.”