SWEETNESS OF LACTULOSE RELATIVE TO SUCROSE

The sweetness of lactulose over the range of concentration 5–35% (W/V), measured by a trained panel using paired comparison with standard reference solutions of sucrose of varying concentrations, is 48% to 62% of that of sucrose. In addition, sensitivity thresholds and recognition thresholds for sweetness of lactulose and sucrose were determined by a rating‐scale method. The sweetness of a mix ture containing 10% (W/V) lactulose and 5% (W/V) sucrose showed a synergistic effect of 22%, and a mixture of 5% (W/V) lactulose and 2.5% (W/V) sucrose showed 12% synergism. Partial hydrolysis of lactulose to give a mixture containing 5% (W/V) lactulose, 2.5% (W/V) galactose, and 2.5% (W/V) fructose caused a 6% synergistic effect on sweetness. Copyright © 1979, Wiley Blackwell. All rights reserved