LBG Sicilia Ingredients

Unleash the power of sweet, naturally. 

SYFRUIT® is a highly-effective natural sweetener syrup, obtained through a 100% chemical-free extraction process. Produced as a pure deionized carob extract from the fruit of the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua), it is created using only water infusion. The result is a clear, colorless, viscous fruit syrup, completely free from carob flavors or aromas, yet delivering the familiar taste and texture of standard sugar syrup.

Its unique composition makes SYFRUIT® a versatile fruit sweetener for almost any food and beverage application — particularly where a clean label is required. It works as a natural alternative in products that call for gluten-free solutions, low glycemic load, GMO-free, or allergen-free claims. Beyond sweetness, it can also act as a thickening agent or gelling agent, supporting multiple functions in product formulation.

Scientific literature suggests carob derivatives, including SYFRUIT®, have a naturally low glycemic index, thanks to reduced glucose content compared to other common sweeteners such as tapioca, corn, or potato syrups.

SYFRUIT® is also available as a certified organic option, offering brands a sustainable and natural path to sweetness.

The carob pod, the complete fruit of the carob tree, is harvested once a year at the end of summer. On average, each pod contains ten seeds, which are separated from the pulp using a mechanical process.

From the nutrient-rich pulp, we produce SYFRUIT® — our signature carob syrup — through a 100% chemical-free extraction process. The result is a healthy, all-natural sweetener.

Applications

Our natural sweetener systems provide solutions which give desired taste to ice cream products.

Functionalities within Frozen Desserts preparations include:

  • Natural Sweetener
  • Texturizing and anti-freezing properties
  • Freezing point (80° Brix) = -18°C

SYFRUIT® application areas within the frozen desserts segment include:

  • Ice cream and desserts
  • Any food preparations that require natural sweetener with low GL and more..

From fresh dairy products and dairy alternatives, SYFRUIT® gives a natural sweetener to food or beverages.

Functionalities in dairy products include:

  • Any food preparations and beverages that require natural sweetener with low GL and more..

SYFRUIT® application areas in Dairy include: 

  • Dairy
  • Dairy Alternatives

Within Jelly and Fruit preparations, SYFRUIT® adds a natural sweetened taste without compromising the GL index.

SYFRUIT® application areas in the Fruit Preparation Segment include:

  • Fruit Preparation
  • Fruit Syrups
  • Jams & Jellies
  • Any food preparations that require natural sweetener with low GL and more..

LBG’s solutions develop high quality soups, sauces and dressings with a fantastic taste.

Functionalities in sauces and dressings taste:

  • Any dressing and sauces that require natural sweetener with low GL and more..

SYFRUIT® application areas within include:

  • Sauces

SYFRUIT® usage in bakery applications, allows a natural taste.

SYFRUIT® application areas in Bakery include:

  • Pastries
  • Cereals
  • Confectionary
  • Any bakery items that require natural sweetener with low GL and more..

SYFRUIT® usage in beverages applications, allows a natural taste.

SYFRUIT® application areas in beverage include:

  • Carbonated Drinks
  • Soft Drinks
  • Mixers
  • Any beverage items that require natural sweetener with low GL and more..

SYFRUIT® application areas in nutrition include:

  • Sport Nutrition
  • Nutraceutical
  • High Intensity Natural Carob Sweetener
  • Chemical-free & Enzymatic-free
  • No GMO
  • Natural sweet flavor without aromas, nor off-taste
  • No turbidity and clear light color
  • Low Glycemic Load
  • Texturizing and anti-freezing properties
  • Freezing point (80° Brix) = -18°C
  • Gluten-free
  • Allergen-free
  • Made in Italy
  • 100% traceable
  • Versatile in several applications
  • Up-cycled product
  • High Intensity Natural Carob Sweetener
  • Chemical-free & Enzymatic-free
  • No GMO
  • Natural sweet flavor without aromas, nor off-taste
  • No turbidity and clear light color
  • Low Glycemic Load
  • Texturizing and anti-freezing properties
  • Freezing point (80° Brix) = -18°C
  • Gluten-free
  • Allergen-free
  • Made in Italy
  • 100% traceable
  • Versatile in several applications
  • Up-cycled product

Product Range

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Physicochemical Properties

Soluble Solids,
Refractometric Method, 20 C°		77.0 – 81.0 °Brix
pH (IFU No. 11)3.0 – 5.0
Colorcolorless, light yellow
Dextrose equivalent57
Relative Sweetness
(ref. Sucrose = 100)		77
Relative freezing point depression
(ref. Sucrose = 100)		131
Carbohydrates (per 100g)77 – 81 g
Of which sugar61 – 63 g

Sugar and polyols compositions included in carbohydrates

Glucose> 30% of total sugars (Method: HPLC)
Sucrose> 10% of total sugars (Method: HPLC)
Fructose> 25% of total sugars (Method: HPLC)
Pinitol> 5% of total sugars (Method: HPLC)
Moisture (100g)19 – 21 g
Ash (100g)< 0.0003 g
Fat, protein (100g)< LOQ
*The Low Glycemic Load (Low GL) is calculated based on the known nutritional composition of the product.

Physicochemical Properties

Soluble Solids,
Refractometric Method, 20 C°		64.0 – 66.0 °Brix
pH (IFU No. 11)3.0 – 5.0
Colorcolorless, light yellow
Dextrose equivalent57
Relative Sweetness
(ref. Sucrose = 100)		57
Relative freezing point depression
(ref. Sucrose = 100)		94
Carbohydrates (per 100g)64 – 66 g
Of which sugar50 – 52 g

Sugar and polyols compositions included in carbohydrates

Glucose> 30% of total sugars (Method: HPLC)
Sucrose> 25% of total sugars (Method: HPLC)
Fructose> 25% of total sugars (Method: HPLC)
Pinitol> 5% of total sugars (Method: HPLC)
Moisture (100g)34 – 36 g
Ash (100g)< 0.0003 g
Fat, protein (100g)< LOQ
*The Low Glycemic Load (Low GL) is calculated based on the known nutritional composition of the product.

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