lProduct name:maltitol powder,maltitol syrup 50%,70%
lPacakge:maltitol power25kg kraft bag
lMaltitol syrup:250kg,270kg,275kg,300kg,drum
lApplications:
1．It is used in candy manufacture, particularly sugar-free hard candy, chewing gum, chocolates, baked goods, and ice cream.
2．The pharmaceutical industry uses maltitol as an excipient, where it is used as a low-calorie sweetening agent.
3．Its similarity to sucrose allows it to be used in syrups with the advantage that crystallization (which may cause bottle caps to stick) is less likely.
4．Maltitol may also be used as a plasticizer in gelatin capsules, as an emollient, and as a humectant.
What is maltitol?
Maltitol is a sugar alcohol. Sugar alcohols are found naturally in some fruits and vegetables. They’re also considered carbohydrates.
Sugar alcohols are typically manufactured rather than being used in their natural form. They’re sweet, but not quite as sweet as sugar, and have almost half the calories. They’re usually used in:
baked goods
candy
other sweet items
They can also be found in some medications. Besides adding sweetness in place of sugar, maltitol and other sugar alcohols help keep food moist, and help prevent browning.
When you’re checking labels, be aware that maltitol may also be listed as sorbitol or xylitol. It’s sometimes even listed just as sugar alcohol, since it falls under this category.
Benefits of maltitol
Maltitol allows you to get a sweetness that is close to that of sugar, but with fewer calories. For this reason, it may help with weight loss.
It also doesn’t have the unpleasant aftertaste that other sugar substitutes tend to have. This can help you to stick to a lower-calorie diet if you’re trying to lose weight or manage diabetes.
Maltitol, and other sugar alcohols, also don’t cause cavities or tooth decay like sugar and other sweeteners do. This is one reason they are sometimes used in:
gum
mouthwash
toothpaste
Precautions
Maltitol is considered a safe alternative to sugar, but there are some precautions you should be aware of.
Maltitol is found in many sugar-free products, but people with diabetes should remember that it’s a carbohydrate. This means that it still has a glycemic index. While not as high as sugar, it still has an effect on blood glucose.
It’s important to note that your body doesn’t absorb as much sugar alcohol as sugar.
Maltitol is not completely digested and results in a slower rise in blood sugar and insulin levels when compared to sucrose (table sugar) and glucose. So, it can still be used as an effective alternative for people with diabetes. They just need to monitor their intake of it and read labels.
After eating maltitol, some people experience stomach pains and gas. It also can act similarly to a laxative and cause diarrhea. The severity of these side effects depends on how much of it you eat and how your body reacts to it.
There aren’t any other major health concerns with using maltitol or other sugar alcohols.
Alternatives to maltitol
Maltitol and sugar alcohols are generally used as an ingredient. They’re not normally used alone. Because of this, there are some easy alternatives you can use in your cooking and baking if you experience gas and stomach pains with maltitol.
These alternatives will also still help when you need to limit your sugar intake for either weight loss or diabetes.
