| CAS# | 585-88-6 |
| FORMULA | C12H24O11 |
| INS Number | 965(i) |
| E Number | E965 |
| Synonyms | Maltit; D-Maltitol |
| GROUPS/USES | Flavor & Fragrance, Food & Beverage, Sweetener |
| Markets | Food & Beverage, Personal Care & Pharmaceutical |
FAQ’S
What is Maltitol?
Maltitol is a sugar alcohol and sugar substitute that is used as a low-calorie sweetener in many foods including baked goods, dairy, and confectionary.
What are the uses of Maltitol?
Maltitol is used in baked goods, dairy, confectionary, drinks, wafers, and waffles. It replaces sugar in ice cream, and sugar-free chocolate without changing and affecting the texture.
What are the health risks of Maltitol?
Maltitol is generally considered safe, but it can cause gas, bloating, and diarrhea, especially in large amounts. People with digestive disorders like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may be more sensitive to these effects.
Choice Organochem LLP supplies Maltitol to users/customers for Flavor & Fragrance, Food & Beverage.
Maltitol Specifications
Food Chemicals Codex (FCC)
| Test Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | White, crystalline powder |
| Solubility | Very soluble in Water and slightly soluble in Ethanol |
| Assay | NLT 92.0%-NMT 100.5% |
| Lead | NMT 1 mg/kg |
| Nickel | NMT 1 mg/kg |
| Other Hydrogenated Saccharides | NMT 7.0% |
| Reducing Sugars (as Glucose) | NMT 0.3% |
| Residue on Ignition | NMT 0.1% |
| Water | NMT 1.5% |
