What is Invert Sugar Syrup?

If you’ve been sourcing sweeteners to add to drinks or food, you might have heard of the sugar type “invert sugar syrup”, and wondered what it really is and how it differs from other syrups like fructose or cane sugar. Other terms are “Inverted Sugar Syrup”, “Invert Sugar” and “Inverted Sugar “.

Here’s the simple explanation.

What Is It?

Under EU food law (Council Directive 2001/111/EC), invert sugar syrup is a separate type of sugar product. In scientific terms, it is sugar (sucrose) that has been partly broken down into glucose and fructose. Under EU food law (Council Directive 2001/111/EC), it is recognised as a separate sugar product in which more than 50% of the dry sugar must be “inverted”. This means that the majority of the sugar solids in the syrup must be glucose and fructose, not intact sucrose. For example, if the syrup contains 100g of sugar solids, at least 50g must be the broken-down sugars.

Our invert sugar syrup is produced in the EU, according to European standards.

Taipec Invert Sugar Syrup

Our EU-sourced sugar syrup comes in 5kg single units and boxes of 4.

Why Is It Useful in Bubble Tea?

This type of sugar syrup is similar to fructose syrup in sweetness and performance, but the name “invert sugar” is more common in the baking and food industry. Its characteristics are that it:

  • Dissolves easily in both hot and cold drinks because it's thinner and more liquid-like than regular syrups
  • It fully natural as it has natural colours, flavours, preservatives and sweeteners that won’t overpower the flavours of teas, toppings, or desserts.
  • Remains stable over time, with less risk of crystallisation compared to regular sugar syrups.
  • It’s versatile, so you can use it not only in drinks but also in cakes, desserts, or any other recipes that need a consistent sweetener.
  • It has a longer shelf life. Compared to imported fructose syrup from Taiwan, an EU-sourced sugar syrup has more usable months in stock.

Suitable For All Diets

Our sugar syrup is suitable for a all types of customers as it is:

  • Vegetarian and vegan-friendly
  • Halal-certified
  • Kosher-certified

This means you can use it confidently in any menu, knowing it meets a variety of dietary requirements.

Have a read through How To Use Our Invert Sugar Syrup if you're planning on using it in one of your recipes! 

Key Takeaways

Think of it as a natural, versatile, and dependable sweetener. It’s the same idea as fructose syrup, just under a name that’s more common in the baking world.