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Is GSG suitable for diabetic products?
Yes, GSG maintains zero glycemic index (GI=0) and near-zero caloric content (0.2kcal/g) despite glucosylation, with clinical studies showing no impact on blood glucose levels at recommended doses.
How does light exposure affect GSG stability?
GSG demonstrates superior photostability with only 2-3% degradation after 1000 lux hours UV exposure (vs 8-10% for Reb A), due to glucose units acting as photoprotectants by absorbing at 280-320nm wavelengths.
What is the crystallization behavior of GSG?
GSG shows improved crystallization control with 40-50% lower tendency to form crystals than standard steviol glycosides due to glucosyl branches disrupting molecular stacking. Our controlled crystallization achieves 90-120μm particle size with <5% fines (<50μm).
What’s GSG’s solubility in alcohol systems?
GSG demonstrates excellent solubility in ethanol (≥95g/100ml at 25°C for 40% ethanol solutions), outperforming regular steviol glycosides by 8-10×, making it ideal for RTD cocktails and medicinal syrups.
How does GSG perform in acidic conditions?
GSG shows superior stability with only 3-5% degradation at pH 2.5/37°C for 60 days (vs 15-20% for Reb A), making it perfect for carbonated soft drinks and citrus products.
What’s the sweetness profile of GSG?
Glucosylation boosts sweetness 1.3-1.8× versus native glycosides (GSG-RebA 250-300× sucrose), with customized DP (degree of polymerization) options available for specific application needs.
What taste improvements does GSG offer?
GSG reduces bitterness by 70-80% (measured by electronic tongue) with smoother onset (≤2s vs 4-6s for Reb A) and extended sweetness duration (180-220s vs 120-150s), making it ideal for dairy and beverages.
Are GSG modifications detectable in analysis?
Yes, our UPLC-PDA-MS methods can precisely identify glucose additions (molecular weight increases of 162Da per glucose) with ≤2% margin of error, distinguishing GSG from native steviol glycosides.
What’s the molecular weight range of GSG?
GSG compounds range from 967-1,291Da (vs 804-967Da for standard steviol glycosides), with precisely controlled DP (degree of polymerization) of 1-3 glucose units added per molecule, verified by MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry.