Fat replacers

• Fat replacer is a substance which can be used a replacement for

traditional fat and it has a certain physical or organoleptic properties
of the fat.
• It lacks the undesirable properties of fat.
• Usually, fat substitute is used to reduce calories.
• They are carbohydrate, proteins or combinations, gums.
Product (fat replacer) Composition Characteristics Uses

Simplesse Whey or egg whites and It is digestible, gives 1-2 It is used in frozen
milk protein kcal/g desserts, yoghurt dips,
cheese, salad dressings.

Olestra Sucrose polyester Indigestible, it gives 0 It is used in deep fried

(Sucrose + fatty acids) kcal/g snacks.

Caprenin Natural fatty acids Partially digestible, it It is used in candy and

gives 5 kcal/g. confectionary coatings.

Stellar Water mixed with a It is digestible, it gives 1 It is used in salad

modified food starch kcal/g. dressings, hot dog,
sausages.

Slendid Pectin mixed with water It gives 0 kcal/g It is used in cookies,

soups, sauces
Oatrim Oat bran and flour Digestible, it gives 1 kcal/g It is used in frozen
desserts, mayonnaise and
meat products.