CAS number
585-88-6
Industry
Food & Beverage
Typical form
Powder or syrup
Additive number
INS 965 (E965)
Also known as: Maltitol syrup, hydrogenated maltose.
Typical grades: Crystalline powder and syrup (liquid) grades.
About Maltitol
Maltitol is a sugar alcohol made by hydrogenating maltose. It has about 75–90% of the sweetness of sucrose with lower calories and is used in sugar-free products.
Uses and applications
Confectionery
Used in sugar-free chocolate, hard candy and chewing gum.
Bakery
Used as a bulk sweetener and humectant in reduced-sugar baked goods.
Pharmaceutical
Used as a sweet excipient in chewable tablets and syrups.
Regulatory note and documentation
Food additives must meet the food regulations of the country of use, such as Codex Alimentarius standards, EU rules, US FDA requirements or the Food Standards Code in Australia and New Zealand, for the intended food and use level. Regulatory status, permitted levels and registration requirements vary by country, so please confirm requirements for your own product and market before use.
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