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Maltitol Syrup
Maltitol Syrup
Maltitol Syrup
What is it:
Maltitol syrup is a liquid sweetener derived from maltitol, which is a sugar alcohol or polyol. The production of maltitol syrup involves the hydrogenation of maltose, a sugar obtained from corn, wheat, or potato starch, using hydrogen gas and a catalyst. This process transforms maltose into maltitol, and further processing can yield maltitol syrup. Maltitol syrup retains the sweetness of maltitol but in a liquid form, making it versatile for use in various food applications. As a sugar substitute, maltitol syrup is used in reduced-sugar products, such as candies, syrups, and baked goods. It provides sweetness while contributing fewer calories than traditional sugar, and enhances texture, moisture retention, and overall palatability.
Rating:
Maltitol syrup is a liquid sweetener derived from maltitol, which is a sugar alcohol or polyol. The production of maltitol syrup involves the hydrogenation of maltose, a sugar obtained from corn, wheat, or potato starch, using hydrogen gas and a catalyst. This process transforms maltose into maltitol, and further processing can yield maltitol syrup. Maltitol syrup retains the sweetness of maltitol but in a liquid form, making it versatile for use in various food applications. As a sugar substitute, maltitol syrup is used in reduced-sugar products, such as candies, syrups, and baked goods. It provides sweetness while contributing fewer calories than traditional sugar, and enhances texture, moisture retention, and overall palatability.
Resources:
- Consuming maltitol lowers glycemic response and causes mild increase in gastrointestinal symptoms (randomized, double-blind, cross-over study)
- Very high doses of maltitol may cause diarrhea (double-blind random cross-over study)
- Maltitol appears to be non-cytotoxic in human lymphocytes (in vitro study)
- Maltitol has no genotoxic or cytotoxic effect, but may cause low birth weight at very high concentrations in rats (animal study)
- General information about maltitol and its health implications
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It is naturally occurring in food and has no harmful effects on the body. It is real food. It is health promoting.
Caution
It goes into one or more of the below categories
- It is not naturally occurring in food but doesn’t have data showing it has a harmful effect on the body (additives like Gellan Gum)
- It is naturally occurring but can have some harmful effects on the body (added sugars, oils, gums etc.)
We Avoid
It is known to have a harmful effect on the body (ex. All food colorings, Natural Flavors, MSG, Potassium bromate, aspartame, artificial flavors)
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