Maltitol

Maltitol is a disaccharide sugar alcohol that’s almost as sweet at sugar, but contains fewer calories and has a lower glycemic index. It’s derived from maltose by dehydrogenation, which is a chemical reaction that involves the removal or hydrogen. Maltitol is obtained from starch, so it’s considered a carbohydrate. Sugar alcohols are commonly used in the manufacturing of foods, oral hygiene products and medicines. In foods, it’s used as a low calorie Sweetener, as it has about half the calories of sucrose, or table sugar.

Maltitol has a lower glycemic index than sugar, so it causes a slower ride in blood sugar and insulin levels. This can be helpful for people with diabetes. However, the sugar alcohol does impact blood glucose, so you still need to monitor your levels, even after eating a “sugar-free” food containing maltitol.

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Advantages of Maltitol

1. Maltitol is a low-calorie sweetener used in processed foods and drinks. It’s a useful replacement for table sugar (sucrose) because it’s almost as sweet (about 90%), but lower in calories. It tastes similar to sucrose as well.

2. Maltitol can prevent browning and add moisture to processed baked goods. It’s sometimes added to chewing gums and candies to create a cooling sensation in the mouth.

3. Maltitol is a carbohydrate that contains 2.1 calories per gram. It has fewer calories than most carbohydrates, including regular sugar, which has 4 calories per gram.

Applications of Maltitol 

Products labeled “sugar-free,” “no sugar added” or “reduced-calorie” often contain maltitol.

1. Sugar-free candies and chocalates

2. Energy bars

3.Baked goods

4. Cream and fruit fillings for baked goods

5. Chewing gum

6. Fondant and other frostings

7. Ice cream and dairy desserts

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