ANSWER
According to Malaysia Guide to Nutrition Labelling and Claims, the permitted function claims for Isomaltulose are as below:
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Isomaltulose is slowly hydrolysed to glucose and fructose and therefore it provides longer lasting energy compared to sucrose
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Isomaltulose is a slower release source of energy compared to sucrose
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Isomaltulose provides longer lasting energy compared to sucrose
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Isomaltulose is a slowly hydrolysed to glucose and fructose compared with sucrose
The conditions for Isomaltulose function claims are as below:
| Component | Minimum Amount Required | Other Conditions |
| Isomaltulose | 15g per serving | The addition and claims for isomaltulose is not permitted in infant formula product. |
Reference
Food Safety and Quality Division of Ministry of Health. (2010). Malaysia Guide to Nutrition Labelling and Claims.
