General characteristics and receipt. Maltite

Maltitol (maltitol syrup, maltitol, E965) is an antiflaming food additive used as a sweetener and sweetener. Maltite is white, odorless crystals. The substance mixes well with water and does not dissolve in fats. Maltitol is resistant to hydrolysis and high temperatures.

The intensity of sweetness of maltitol is about 85-90% of sucrose sweetness, and its calorie content and glycemic index are much lower. Maltitol is a food supplement of natural origin. Get the substance from malt sugar (maltose).

Scope of maltitol

The food additive is used as a sweetener in the manufacture of the following products:

• dry breakfasts;
• ice cream;
• confectionery, sweets;
• sweet non-alcoholic and low-alcohol drinks;
• glazed fruits and dried fruits;
• chewing gum;
• sauces.

In addition, maltitol is an important component of specialized dietary nutrition. The substance has a low calorie content and glycemic index, does not increase blood glucose levels. In pharmaceuticals, E965 is often added to cough syrups, chewable vitamins, and tablets.

The benefits and harms of E965 supplements

Maltitol is approved for use in the food industry in many countries, including Russia. A safe rate of its use per day is 100 g. Its excess can provoke indigestion, flatulence, diarrhea.

The article describes a food additive (sweetener, stabilizer, emulsifier) ​​maltitol (E965, maltitol, maltitol syrup), its use, effects on the body, harm and benefits, composition, consumer reviews
Other additive names: maltitol and maltitol syrup, E965, E-965, E-965

Functions performed

sweetener, stabilizer, emulsifier

Legality of use

Ukraine EU Russia

Maltitol, E965 - what is it?

Maltitol or food additive E965, from the point of view of chemistry, belongs to the group of polyhydric alcohols and has another name - maltitol. Maltitol is very similar in properties to sucrose. The sweetness of maltitol is about 80% that of regular sugar. The calorie content of this substance is two times less than that of sugar and is about 2 kcal per gram.

A semi-finished product for obtaining food additive E965 is maltitol syrup, the content of maltitol in which is up to 80% (the remaining 20% ​​are sorbitol and other sugar-like substances).

To obtain maltitol syrup, corn starch is subjected to hydrolysis and corn syrup is obtained - a mixture of carbohydrates. Further, the resulting mixture is saturated with hydrogen and maltitol syrup is obtained, from which the final product, maltitol, is isolated.

When heated, maltitol first becomes liquid, and then caramelizes, which also makes it similar to sugar. Sweetener E965 dissolves easily in warm water.

The high sweetness of the E965 additive makes it possible to use it both in pure form and in a mixture with other sugar substitutes. Maltitol does not show a strong cooling effect when dissolved in water ("chill on the tongue"), characteristic of other sweeteners. When hit on the tongue, this sweetener cools very slightly, in which it is also similar to sucrose.

Maltitol, E965 - effect on the body, harm or benefit?

Does maltitol cause any harm to our health? Maltitol is absorbed by the body more slowly than sucrose and is therefore more suitable for people with diabetes. The E965 supplement has half the calories and less impact on blood glucose levels than regular sugar.

This sweetener does not promote the growth of bacteria in the oral cavity, and therefore does not provoke the development of caries.

Like most other sugar alcohols, when consumed in large quantities, maltitol can act as a laxative on the stomach. Abdominal discomfort, flatulence (gas), and bloating may also occur. Other side effects of maltitol are not yet known.

Food additive E965, maltitol - use in food

The main role played by maltitol in the food industry is as a sugar substitute. Food additive E965 is used in the production of sweets, in particular, sugar-free caramel, chewing gum, chocolate, baked goods and ice cream. In the pharmaceutical industry, this substance is used in fillers as a low-calorie sweetener.

Maltitol, due to its similarity to sucrose, can be used in syrups, as a plasticizer in gelatin capsules, and as an emollient and moisturizer.

Group: Food supplement

Kind: stabilizer, sweetener, water-retaining agent, sweetener

Effects on the body: safe, but can be harmful

Allowed in countries: Russia, Ukraine, EU countries

Maltitol is white crystals or white crystalline powder, odorless. The food additive E 965 has a pronounced sweet taste, the intensity of which is about 80% of the sucrose sweetness. The melting point of a substance in its pure form ranges from 148C to 151C. In the presence of impurities of long-chain sugars, the ability of maltitol to crystallize noticeably decreases, and its melting point also decreases. Food additive E965 is resistant to hydrolysis processes. It is highly soluble in water, much less soluble in alcohols, and insoluble in fatty solvents. Maltitol is obtained from starch (potato or corn) by catalytic hydrogenation of maltose or high-maltose syrups. Usually contains impurities of maltotriose, sorbitol. The calorie content of the food additive E965 is significantly lower than that of fructose or sugar. Its effect on blood glucose levels is negligible, which is why it can be consumed by patients with diabetes mellitus.

In the food industry, maltitol is used as a sweetener in desserts and similar products. It is included in breakfast cereals, popsicles, ice cream, jams, jellies, marmalade, glazed fruit products. The food additive E965 is used in the manufacture of rich pastries and bakery products, the calorie content of which is underestimated, in chewing gum, caramel, sweets, chocolate, non-alcoholic and low-alcohol drinks, dried fruits. Also, the substance can be part of mustard, sauces, specialized dietary products. In pharmaceuticals, maltitol is used to sweeten tablets, chewable vitamins, syrups, and mixtures.

In the special literature, the maximum daily dose of maltitol that will not cause harm is not described. Food additive E-965 is harmless to the human body. It is known that the use of more than 90 g of this sugar substitute per day leads to bloating, flatulence, and diarrhea. At the same time, maltitol does not contribute to the development of caries, it has a minimal effect on blood sugar levels.

If you have a small screen mobile device, then the full version is not recommended.

Copying ANY text information FORBIDDEN.

Sweeteners for diabetics

The main feature of the diet for diabetics is the complete rejection of carbohydrates, which are easily digested (sugar is no exception). All products, the use of which can lead to an increase in blood glucose, are prohibited for diabetics. Why is hyperglycemia dangerous?

It is dangerous because it is often the main cause of disturbances in the work of all body systems. Nevertheless, according to experts, patients with diabetes should not completely refuse to eat sweets, so as not to aggravate their mental state. But patients with such a diagnosis need to use special substitutes instead of regular sugar. To taste, substitutes resemble classic sugar. Their benefit lies in the lack of influence on blood glucose levels and carbohydrate metabolism. However, they have some features that you need to remember.

Classification of sweeteners

There are currently two main types:

• non-calorie (do not have energy value);
• calorigenic.

Non-caloric ones include saccharin and aspartame. Such substitutes are sweeter than regular sugar once in a while, when they are used, energy is not released. They can be consumed in small quantities per day.

Another feature of such sweeteners is that under the influence of heat treatment, a change in taste occurs. It is very important that such sweeteners do not contain calories. In the case of type 2 diabetes, it is imperative to maintain normal weight.

The use of this type of sweetener in diabetes promotes proper nutrition without disturbing the daily diet.

Calorie sweeteners include:

They contribute to the release of approximately 4 kcal of energy. For this reason, overweight people need to use this type of substitutes with restrictions. The taste of sugar is sweeter compared to such substitutes (fructose is an exception).

Artificial sweeteners are produced artificially. Release form - tablets (one tablet = one spoonful of granulated sugar). Sugar is less sweet than this type of sweetener. No more than 30 grams of such sweeteners can be consumed per day.

Maltitol (E965) is produced chemically, synthesized from malt sugar. It was first obtained in Japan in the 60s. Available in powder and syrup form.

The level of glucose in the blood does not increase when using maltitol syrup, so it serves as an additive to many sweets (chocolate bars, sweets for diabetics). Also, this sweetener is less calorie compared to other types of sugar.

Maltitol is more beneficial than sugar and other additives, since one gram of it contains only 2.1 kcal.

What harm can maltitol cause?

It is impossible to deny the possible harm that maltitol can cause to the human body. It is impossible to abuse this nutritional supplement, despite the permission for the use of such a sugar substitute in many countries of the world.

Maltitol is capable of causing harm only if the permissible norm is exceeded. More than 90 grams of maltitol should not be consumed per day. Otherwise, harm to health and possible flatulence and diarrhea cannot be avoided.

Norway and Australia write a warning on the packaging of products that include this dietary supplement about a possible laxative effect.

Maltitol is a product made from potato or corn starch. On the packaging, it is indicated as a food additive E965. It is sweet in taste, the intensity of its taste is about 80-90% sucrose sweetness. Maltitol appears to be a white, odorless powder. The body breaks down the powder into sorbitol and glucose molecules. The sugar substitute is soluble in water, in alcohol the dissolution process is slightly worse, it is resistant to hydrolysis processes.

To date, many recipes for sweets, chocolate, pastries, cakes, chewing gums contain maltitol. This sweetener is undoubtedly useful, but it can also harm the body. When used in excess of 90 grams per day, maltitol is harmful. The consequences may be:

Analogues

On sale you can find some analogues of maltitol:

• Sucralose. It is made from ordinary sugar, has a low calorie content. Can be used for overweight, pregnancy and lactation. There are no contraindications and side effects.
• Cyclamate. This substance is several times sweeter than maltitol, but after some research it was found that in the body it turns into cyclohexylamine, a harmful toxic substance.

Maltitol is the most common sweetener. Side effects from taking it are noted only if used incorrectly. Otherwise, the drug may well be used in diabetes.

Is maltitol sweetener syrup harmful (e965)

Good day, friends! In order to always keep blood sugar under control and not spoil our health and figure with sweet desserts, nutritionists and chemists have come up with a lot of sweeteners for us. All of them differ from each other in composition, active substances and effects on the human body.

Maltitol or maltitol is a sweetener under the code number e965, we will find out what its benefits and harms are in diabetes, as well as its calorie content and glycemic index.

You will finally understand whether you should consume sugary foods with this sugar substitute.

How is the sweetener maltitol obtained?

The sweetener maltitol is designated in the industry as E 965 and is a chemical substance, a polyhydric alcohol synthesized from malt sugar (maltose), which, in turn, is produced from corn or potato starch.

Its production was started in the 60s by a Japanese company. It was in the country of the Rising Sun that the production process was developed and a patent was obtained for it.

The taste is very similar to sucrose and almost does not have additional shades.

Maltitol is produced in several forms: it is found both in the form of a syrup and in the form of a powder. In neither case is it odorless and readily soluble in water.

The indisputable advantage of maltitol is the ability to use it in cooking, since this sweetener does not lose its properties when heated and is recognized as heat-resistant. In addition, it, like sugar, is able to caramelize. This is especially valuable for the manufacture of dragees and diet lozenges with the addition of maltitol.

But to know for sure whether it is worth trying to use this sweetener in your daily diet, let's find out how harmful maltitol is.

Sweetener maltitol - benefits and harms

The chemical maltitol is broken down in the body into its two constituents, glucose and sorbitol. It is not processed by bacteria in the oral cavity, and therefore does not cause cavities.

Calorie sweetener E 965

Maltit E 965 has about 25-30% less sweetness than sugar, that is, to sweeten a drink or dish, you need to add this sweetener one third more than sugar.

In addition, the calorie content of maltitol in comparison with a number of other sweeteners is quite high.

• 210 kcal per 100 g, which is only 2 times lower than that of sugar.

Maltitol: glycemic and insulin index

The glycemic index (GI) of maltitol is also quite large and depends on the form of release.

• In powder, the GI ranges from 25 to 35 units.
• In syrup, the GI ranges from 50 to 56 units.

In any case, this is less than that of sugar, but higher than that of fructose.

However, maltitol is absorbed much more slowly, due to which the level of glucose in the blood rises gradually, rather than abruptly, which is especially important for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Insulin is also produced, the insulin index is 25. Therefore, you need to think many times before eating foods with maltitol. After all, people with hyperinsulinemia do not need an even higher increase in insulin, and those who use insulin need to correctly calculate the dose and withstand exposure, because the dynamics of blood sugar increase will be slower than that of sucrose.

However, in any case, it should be consumed in limited quantities: diabetics should calculate an individual intake dose with their doctor, and healthy people should remember that in large quantities maltitol has a laxative effect.

And if a patient’s chocolate on maltitol can go unnoticed for the level of sugar, then a person with type 1 diabetes must take this carbohydrate into account and inject insulin on it, otherwise expect high sugar in a couple of hours. Yes, overweight people do not need extra calories.

I want to warn you right away that most of the chocolates sold in large supermarkets, which say "No Sugar" or "With Stevia", have maltitol or isomalt in their composition. And it can also be sorbitol or xylitol or some of the synthetic sweeteners.

Regrettably, more often than not, under the inscription "with stevia" lies nothing more than a successful marketing ploy, which you, without knowing it, willingly buy into. The correct sweetener should not increase the level of glucose and insulin in the blood!

Daily intake

Still, it is not worth exceeding the consumption rate, especially since, thanks to its culinary properties, maltitol is added to a variety of products and you can meet it even where you do not expect it - read the label more carefully!

For example, in the USA, some European countries and Australia, a warning about the laxative properties of maltitol is mandatory.

Maltitol in medicines WITHOUT sugar

I want to draw your attention to the active use of maltitol syrup in the pharmaceutical industry. All medicines, whether liquid, tablets or dragees, that are labeled "NO SUGAR" on the packaging actually contain sodium saccharinate and/or maltitol and/or isomalt syrup.

I agree that it is certainly better than with sugar, but still you need to be aware. All sweet-tasting medicinal syrups contain some form of sweetener. For example, children's panadol or nurofen. Various dragees and lozenges, for example, strepsils without sugar, also contain maltitol or another sweetener.

Maltitol has been allowed in Europe since 1984, and today in the USA, Russia and a number of other countries. In any case, when buying a sweetener maltitol, we do not forget about the sense of proportion and be sure to carefully read the composition of the products on the labels.

We must always take care of our health - remember this and be healthy!

With warmth and care, endocrinologist Dilyara Lebedeva

Hello, Dilyara! I have type 2 diabetes. I sometimes buy Jerusalem artichoke syrup. It contains only Jerusalem artichoke and water, but it is very sweet. Maybe it also contains a sweetener? I would like to know your opinion. Thank you!

Jerusalem artichoke contains a lot of inulin, which, when boiled, turns into fructose, and it is 3 times sweeter than sugar. It's basically fructose syrup.

Jerusalem artichoke natural, grown in the garden increases sugar for a diabetic child. How so? Is it recommended for diabetics?

So after all, Dilyara explained that it turns into fructose ..

Dear friends! Good afternoon. Compared to maltitol, it is very beneficial and beneficial to take erythritol. It has a glycemic and insulin index closer to zero. It is twice as sweet as maltitol. Daily rate 45gr. So judge for yourself. Moreover, the calorie content is zero. It is an ideal bulk sugar substitute for those who follow a healthy lifestyle and suffer from diabetes, obesity and atherosclerosis. Be healthy.

No additives

All about E-supplements and food

E965 - Maltite

Origin:

Supplement category:

Danger:

E965, maltitol, maltitol, maltitol syrup, maltitny syrup, maltitol.

Maltitol (food additive E965) is a sugar substitute made from potato or corn starch. And more specifically, from an intermediate product called maltose (malt sugar). Also, the food supplement E965 can be made from glucose syrup with a high content of maltose. The final product can be either in the form of a powder or in the form of a syrup. More commercially known under the trade names "Maltisorb" and "Maltisweet.".

Maltitol is non-hygroscopic, heat-resistant, does not interact with amino acids. Chemical formula of the substance: C 12 H 24 O 11.

It provides products with a sweet taste, while having a lower calorie content than glucose and fructose. Maltitol has little effect on blood sugar, so it is great for diabetics. Thanks to maltitol, they now have the opportunity to eat almost any sweets, including chocolate. In addition, maltitol, unlike sugar, does not contribute to the development of caries.

Due to slow absorption, excessive consumption of E965 foods may have a laxative effect and lead to bloating. Since maltitol is very similar to sugar, food manufacturers have recently been using it in huge quantities. In this regard, maltitol can enter the body of consumers in large doses and lead to stomach problems.

In countries such as Australia, Norway and New Zealand, products containing the E965 dietary supplement are required to contain a warning: "excessive consumption may have a laxative effect." In the United States, maltitol is recognized as safe, but foods high in E965 also carry warnings of a potential laxative effect when maltitol is consumed in excess of 100 grams per day.

Food additive E965 is used to make dragees because it is low in calories but high in sweetness and provides a hard coating similar to sucrose. In addition, it can be used in ice cream, sweets and other types of confectionery.

Maltitol is included in the list of food additives that do not adversely affect human health and is approved for use in the food industry in many countries around the world.

Maltitol: the benefits and harms of a sweetener

Today, one of the most popular sweeteners is maltitol, the harm and benefits of which are of concern to many. It is this sugar substitute that is increasingly being added to many sweets intended for diabetics.

Maltitol in diabetes

This sweetener is made from starch, a substance found in corn or sugar. It has a sweetish taste, which is 90% reminiscent of sucrose sweetness.

Sugar substitute (E95) has no characteristic odor, it looks like a white powder. Once in the human body, the sweetener is divided into sorbitol and glucose molecules. Maltitol is highly soluble in liquids, but it is not easy to dissolve in alcohol. This sweet food additive is highly resistant to hydrolysis.

The glycemic index of maltitol is 26, i.e. it is half that of regular sugar. Therefore, nutritionists and doctors recommend eating this sweetener for people with diabetes.

Maltitol syrup does not affect blood glucose levels, due to this quality it is added to various sweets (sweets for diabetics, chocolate bars), making them more accessible to diabetics. However, the benefit of this sweetener also lies in the fact that it has a lower calorie content compared to other types of sugar.

Note! One gram of maltitol contains 2.1 kcal, so it is much healthier than sugar and other additives.

Due to the minimum calorie content, nutritionists advise including maltitol syrup on the menu while following various diets. Also, the benefit of maltitol is that it does not adversely affect dental health, so it is used to prevent caries.

Maltitol syrup is often added today in the manufacture of such sweets as:

Why is maltitol harmful?

Maltitol can also harm human health. And despite the fact that this sweetener is allowed in various countries of the world, you should not use this nutritional supplement too often.

Maltitol can be harmful only if the permissible norm is exceeded. No more than 90 g of maltitol can be consumed per day. Otherwise, maltitol syrup can be harmful to health and cause flatulence and diarrhea.

Note! Maltitol has a laxative effect, so in Norway and Australia there is a warning label on the packaging of products containing this food supplement.

Maltitol analogues

Sucralose is made from simple but processed sugar. This process allows you to reduce the calorie content of the supplement and reduce its ability to influence the concentration of glucose in the blood. At the same time, the traditional taste of ordinary sugar is preserved.

Note! Sucralose is not harmful to health, so it is recommended to use it for children, pregnant women, obese people and diabetics.

However, the sweetener was developed not so long ago, so its full effect on the human body has not yet been studied. Although sucralose has been popular in Canada since the 90s, and during this period of time, its negative properties have not been identified.

Moreover, the doses that were used by scientists in the process of conducting experiments on animals were similar to the amount of sweetener consumed by a person for 13 years.

Maltitol, in comparison with cyclamate, is a very useful sugar substitute, despite the fact that the latter is 40 times sweeter than maltitol and is several decades older.

Cyclamate or E952 is very beneficial to use in the production of desserts and juices, due to the fact that it can be stored for a long time and subjected to heat treatment. But this sweetener is banned in the US and the EU. Once in the body, it turns into a harmful substance cyclohexylamine.

The properties of this supplement have not yet been studied, therefore, in order not to harm the body, no more than 21 tablets should be consumed. By the way, one combination tablet contains 4 g of saccharin and 40 mg of cyclamate.

Maltitol (maltitol) - what is it

In the 21st century - the century of high technology, strict beauty standards, but at the same time serious diseases - such an invention as a sweetener is in great demand. Due to such a wide distribution of the product, its end user is concerned about the benefits and harms of Maltitol, a popular sugar substitute.

What it is

Maltitol (Maltitol) is a food supplement of natural origin. The final product is obtained by heating and subsequent caramelization of its semi-finished product (intermediate product) - maltitol syrup. The semi-finished product consists of 80% maltitol, it also contains additional substances (mainly sorbitol). Syrup is obtained using simple chemical reactions - the hydrolysis of raw materials (starch obtained from corn or potatoes) and its saturation with hydrogen.

Maltitol is less sweet than regular sugar, however, it belongs to caloric sweeteners, although it is half as high in calories (2.1 kcal per 1 gram), it dissolves easily in water, but there is a slight change in taste properties when exposed to high temperatures, dissolution in alcohol solutions is difficult.

The substance is widely used in the confectionery industry for the manufacture of low-carb sweets, cookies, chocolate products, ice cream, and is also used in its pure form instead of sugar. Available in the form of a white or slightly yellowish powder or syrup. It is an approved product in all countries.

In addition, e965 is actively used in pharmacology in the manufacture of syrups and suspensions for children (for example, Nurofen or Sub-Simplex).

Use in diabetes

Maltitol e965 (code in the list of nutritional supplements) has properties that allow it to be used in all types of diabetes. Glycemic and insulin indices, calorie content, absorption rate - all these indicators are within the normal range for diabetic patients.

The glycemic index of the drug varies within 30, which is almost half that of sugar. For diabetics, it is important that the substance is absorbed into the blood gradually, and not all at once, so they do not have to worry about sharp jumps in blood sugar levels.

The insulin index of the supplement is quite high and equal to 25, which is also a positive feature for diabetics, however, it is advisable for patients with hyperinsulinemia to avoid using this product.

In addition, Maltitol is recommended for overweight people or those who seek to restore or maintain a figure. The substance is not recognized by the body as a fast carbohydrate, so its digestion is not accompanied by fat deposits in the liver and muscles. Nutritionists offer the drug to those who want to get rid of sugar addiction, but do not want to completely deprive themselves of sweets.

Harm and benefit

The benefits of the Maltitol food supplement are as follows:

• no effect on blood glucose levels;
• suitable for overweight people and metabolic disorders (due to the low calorie content compared to regular sugar, its use will have less effect on the figure and extra pounds);
• the absence of a detrimental effect on tooth enamel (due to the lack of reaction to the activity of bacteria, the drug is not the cause of caries).

No side effects of using the sweetener have been identified, however, this is relevant if the daily intake of 90 grams is observed.

Exceeding the daily dosage threatens with disorders in the digestive system:

It is important to remember that the body's response to the intake of specific substances is purely individual, as a result of which excessive consumption of the product can provoke disruptions in the course of carbohydrate metabolism.

In addition, the abuse of a sweetener is fraught with a significant increase in insulin levels, therefore, for those people who need to control insulin levels within certain limits, it is better not to exceed the dose of Maltitol. Also, the volume of the daily dose of Maltitol consumed by diabetics should be agreed with the endocrinologist individually.

Analogues

There are not many products on the market that are identical to Maltitol. The following substances are known, the properties of which are identical to Maltit:

Sucralose. Synthesized from ordinary sugar, it is characterized by a low calorie content, which is why it is more preferable for overweight people. Use is allowed during pregnancy and lactation. The substance was developed in the 90s of the last century in Canada and during the use by the end user, as well as during clinical trials, no pathological side effects and contraindications were identified.

Cyclamate. The sweetener e952 is ten times sweeter than Maltitol, but its negative properties have led to a ban on the use of the substance in the United States and the European Union. In the body, it is transformed into the toxic substance cyclohexylamine.

Knowing what Maltitol sweetener is, you can make a balanced and informed decision about its use. For a long time of using the substance, no severe contraindications have been identified, which indicates the predominance of its benefits over harm, and also that the negative consequences of its use arise mainly due to incorrect use.

Warning: Maltitol is not the best sweetener for diabetes

One of the most popular sugar substitutes is maltitol. Thanks to its special properties, it confidently occupied the niche of desserts and sweet medical syrups. We will talk about it in this article.

What it is

Maltite(maltitol) is a polyhydric alcohol obtained from various types of starch. It is in the form of a syrup or white powder.

It was first produced in the sixties in Japan.

25 less sweeter than sugar. Calorie content is 2 times lower than that of sugar - 210 kcal per 100 grams.

It dissolves well in water, withstands heat treatment. Its properties are similar to sugar, which has become so popular. May caramelize and set. It has a pleasant sweet taste without any aftertaste, even in large quantities.

The food additive is labeled E965

Application

1. It is actively used in medicine in the production of cough syrups. It is also used in the manufacture of vitamins for children, and lozenges for the treatment of sore throats.
2. In the food industry it is used as a universal sugar substitute. Due to its low calorie content and relatively low content, it is added to many dietary and diabetic products.

Rules of use maltitol and possible harm

Daily intake of maltitol - 90 grams.

However, it is very popular, and is found in many products. There is a real risk of exceeding this limit. Therefore, in many countries, packages with maltitol indicate not only its content, but also side effects from an overdose.

In the countries of the former USSR, there is no such norm, and you may not even know about the use of this sweetener. For example, many products labeled “Sugar Free” actually contain maltitol. And if you often eat dietary products, then with a high probability you will get an overabundance of this substance.

Side effects are not very scary, but unpleasant. This laxative effect and flatulence.

When using natural maltitol, you should also not forget that, unlike artificial sweeteners, it contains calories and carbohydrates. And its GI ranges from 25 to 56. 25-35 in powder, and 50-55 in syrup. And these figures are much higher than those of fructose, sorbitol, xylitol and other natural sugar substitutes.

Maltitol is produced in several forms: it is found both in the form of a syrup and in the form of a powder. Maltitol HFG® (maltitol) is a natural, highly purified sugar alcohol (polyol). Maltitol occurs naturally in various fruits and vegetables.

Maltitol or maltitol is a sweetener under the code number e965, we will find out what its benefits and harms are in diabetes, as well as its calorie content and glycemic index. The indisputable advantage of maltitol is the ability to use it in cooking, since this sweetener does not lose its properties when heated and is recognized as heat-resistant.

This is especially valuable for the manufacture of dragees and diet lozenges with the addition of maltitol. In syrup, the GI ranges from 50 to 56 units. Various dragees and lozenges, for example, strepsils without sugar, also contain maltitol or another sweetener. Maltitol has a pleasant sweet taste, similar to sugar, and is about 90% of its sweetness in intensity.

Thanks to maltitol, they now have the opportunity to eat almost any sweets, including chocolate. In addition, maltitol, unlike sugar, does not contribute to the development of caries.

Maltitol in medicines "WITHOUT sugar"

Maltitol or food additive E965, from the point of view of chemistry, belongs to the group of polyhydric alcohols and has another name - maltitol. Next, the resulting mixture is saturated with hydrogen and maltitol syrup is obtained, from which the final product, maltitol, is isolated. Maltitol does not show a strong cooling effect when dissolved in water ("chill on the tongue"), characteristic of other sweeteners.

Maltitol, due to its similarity to sucrose, can be used in syrups, as a plasticizer in gelatin capsules, and as an emollient and moisturizer. Maltitol is a low-calorie supplement that has virtually no effect on blood sugar levels, and is therefore used by diabetics. These characteristics, in turn, determine that the technological characteristics of baking and the "stickiness" of biscuit products on maltite are similar to traditional flour products on sugar.

See what "maltitol" is in other dictionaries:

Maltitol has a pleasant sweet taste almost equal in intensity (90%) to regular sugar. Maltitol is not prone to clumping during storage. Due to the high sweetness of maltitol, it is usually used without the addition of other sweeteners in the production of sugar-free sweets - candy, gum, chocolate, pastries and ice cream. Application: In the food industry, maltitol is used as a sweetener for desserts and similar products.

In order to always keep blood sugar under control and not spoil our health and figure with sweet desserts, nutritionists and chemists have come up with a lot of sweeteners for us. Its production was started in the 60s by a Japanese company. In addition, it, like sugar, is able to caramelize. But to know for sure whether it is worth trying to use this sweetener in your daily diet, let's find out how harmful maltitol is.

Maltitol: glycemic and insulin index

The glycemic index (GI) of maltitol is also quite large and depends on the form of release. In any case, this is less than that of sugar, but higher than that of fructose. Insulin is also produced, the insulin index is 25. Therefore, you need to think many times before eating foods with maltitol.

And it can also be sorbitol or xylitol or some of the synthetic sweeteners. For example, in the USA, some European countries and Australia, a warning about the laxative properties of maltitol is mandatory. I want to draw your attention to the active use of maltitol syrup in the pharmaceutical industry. All medicines, whether liquid, tablets or dragees, that are labeled "NO SUGAR" on the packaging actually contain sodium saccharinate and/or maltitol and/or isomalt syrup.

We must always take care of our health - remember this and be healthy! Like other polyols, it does not brown or caramelize like sugar. Currently, it is produced by powerful companies Cerestar, Roquette, SPIPolyolsInc. Maltitol is slowly absorbed in the intestine, so the rise in blood glucose and insulin is more reduced compared to sucrose intake.

Maltitol is a safe health product and has been approved for use without restrictions by all US and European regulatory agencies. Maltitol (food additive E965) is a sugar substitute made from potato or corn starch. It provides products with a sweet taste, while having a lower calorie content than glucose and fructose.

Due to slow absorption, excessive consumption of E965 foods may have a laxative effect and lead to bloating. Since maltitol is very similar to sugar, food manufacturers have recently been using it in huge quantities. In this regard, maltitol can enter the body of consumers in large doses and lead to stomach problems.

Maltitol (food additive E965) - use in food

Food additive E965 is used to make dragees because it is low in calories but high in sweetness and provides a hard coating similar to sucrose. Maltitol is very similar in properties to sucrose. The sweetness of maltitol is about 80% that of regular sugar.

When hit on the tongue, this sweetener cools very slightly, in which it is also similar to sucrose. The main role played by maltitol in the food industry is as a sugar substitute.

In the pharmaceutical industry, this substance is used in fillers as a low-calorie sweetener. Maltitol is absorbed by the body more slowly than sucrose and is therefore more suitable for people with diabetes. This sweetener does not promote the growth of bacteria in the oral cavity, and therefore does not provoke the development of caries.

Maltitol is suitable for products where the cooling effect of sugar alcohols is undesirable, such as chocolate or baked goods, as it has a low refreshing effect similar to regular sugar. Maltitol is one of the least hygroscopic sugar alcohols, so it can be used in most rooms without dehumidifying the air. Maltitol - E 965 Maltitol is a natural sweetener obtained from starch.