Additives
Maltitol (E965): What It Is and Is It Safe?
Limited risk
Sweetener · Sweetener
Sugar alcohol that still raises blood sugar significantly - more than most other sugar alcohols - so may not be appropriate for diabetics despite being labelled "sugar-free." Can cause laxative effects above 40g/day.
- Category
- Sweetener — Sweetener
- Typically used in
- Sugar-free sweets, chocolate, diabetic products
- Regulatory status
- Approved EU/USA/UK. Misleading for diabetics.
- Concerns flagged
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Digestive upset
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Sources
Where this comes from
- EFSA (2006) — Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food on a request from the Commission related to Maltitol Syrup E 965ii new production process. Change of specification http://dx.doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2006.354
Products
Products containing Maltitol
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