1. Fructose has good hygroscopicity. Among sugars, fructose is the most hygroscopic and absorbs water easily.
2. The good hygroscopicity of fructose makes it suitable for food that needs moisturizing: such as the processing of bread, cakes and candies.
3. The application of fructose in candy can prevent crystallization and sand back, especially suitable for advanced candy and chocolate.
4. The use of fructose in breads and cakes can make the cakes soft, not dry after long-term storage, and have excellent fresh-keeping performance, which can significantly improve product quality and prolong shelf life.
5. Fructose is a monosaccharide, easy to be used by yeast, and has a fast fermentation speed. Fructose is easily decomposed when heated, and is prone to coking reaction with amino acids. Therefore, when fructose is applied to baked goods (such as bread), it can not only achieve a soft and delicious effect, but also increase the amount of fructose. The surface layer is bright yellow in color and has a rich burnt aroma.
6. The hygroscopicity of fructose makes it also used as a moisturizing agent for cosmetics and tobacco.