Maltitol

Maltitol (CAS 585-88-6), also known by its food additive designation E965, is a sugar alcohol derived from maltose used as a reduced-calorie bulk sweetener in food, pharmaceutical, and personal care manufacturing.

Where is Maltitol used?

• Confectionery and baked goods: sucrose replacement in sugar-free chocolates
• Hard candies and chewing gum: comparable bulk and mouthfeel
• Pharmaceuticals: tablet excipient and coating agent in sugar-free formulations where controlled glycemic response is a labeling requirement
• Personal care: humectant for moisture retention in toothpastes, lip balms, and skin creams
• Food formulators incorporate it into low-glycemic nutrition bars and functional foods.

Good to know: It delivers sweetness close to sucrose while supporting sugar-free and diabetic-friendly product claims without the aftertaste associated with high-intensity sweeteners.

Commercial specifications

• Food-grade and FCC-compliant specifications; pharmaceutical-grade material available to USP and Ph. Eur. standards
• Bulk quantities typically offered in bags or drums
• Syrup supplied in IBCs or tankers