Maltitol | powder | 1kg

Maltitol is a versatile sugar substitute in the kitchen. It is suitable for sweetening hot and cold drinks, desserts, and for all kinds of baking and fruit preparations. Maltitol withstands high temperatures and dissolves well in liquids.

Caloric value of maltitol

100 grams of maltitol contains approximately 240 kcal. For comparison: 100 g of white sugar has 386 kcal. Maltitol therefore has a lower calorie content compared to white sugar.

What is Maltitol?

Maltitol is a natural sweetener from the group of polyols. Sugar alcohols such as maltitol, sorbitol, and xylitol occur naturally in fruits such as apples, pears, plums, raspberries, strawberries, figs, olives, and grains. In the food industry, maltitol is mainly obtained from corn kernels. The use of maltitol in the food industry is allowed according to the Directive of the European Parliament EU94 / 35 / EC of 1994 on sweeteners in food.

Where can we find maltitol?

Maltitol can withstand high temperatures and is widely used in baking. It is found in products such as chocolates, waffles, bars, cookies, candy, chewing gum, desserts, and spreads. Maltitol has a glycemic index (GI) of 36. Excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.

Recommended daily portion of maltitol

The maximum daily intake where no laxative effect occurs varies between 0.3-0.8 g/kg body weight. For an adult weighing 60 kg this is about 20-48 g of maltitol without experiencing side effects.

Some sources suggest that a safe daily dose can be up to 60-90 g per day. However, the laxative effect may vary per person.