The properties of powders produced from sugar-rich materials with minimal use of carrier by spray drying method
Abstract
Spray drying of materials rich in sugars is challenging due to stickiness, often requiring high carrier levels like maltodextrin (>50%), which dilutes ingredients and increases cost. This study demonstrates that Whey Protein Isolate (WPI) is a far more efficient carrier, allowing production of powders with cleaner labels. A honey model solution was dried using a Büchi B-290 dryer. Compared to a conventional 1:2 solute-to-maltodextrin ratio, a 6:3 solute-to-WPI ratio successfully produced powder, reducing carrier usage three to fourfold. FTIR and GC-MS analyses confirmed the absence of thermal degradation, preserving product quality.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Microencapsulation and Drying Processes
Diet
Metabolism
and Disease
Food Industry and Aquatic Biology
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Drying Technology
- Volume
- 44
- Issue
- 9
- Pages
- 1325–1336
- Publication date
- 4 January 2026
- Language
- EN