Sugar Free Sweetener Maltitol

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 are usually used in baked goods, candy, and 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 not as many calories. For this reason, it can 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 are trying to lose weight or manage diabetes.

Another benefit is that maltitol, and other sugar alcohols, don’t cause cavities or tooth decay like sugar and other sweeteners do. This is one reason they are sometimes used in gum, mouthwash, and toothpaste.

Many people are trying to reduce their sugar intake, for reasons such as weight loss and diabetes. Maltitol and other sugar alcohols can be appropriate alternatives.

But it’s important that you discuss eating items containing maltitol with your doctor and dietitian, if you have diabetes. They’ll be able to determine if it’s the best sugar alternative for you. They can also help you figure out the best amount to consume, so that you avoid the unpleasant side effects.

The best thing is to be informed and read labels. Don’t assume that when a product says sugar-free that it’s calorie-free. Depending on the type of sweetener used, it may still have calories and a glycemic index that will affect your weight loss goals or conditions like diabetes.

Maltitol syrup, a hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, is created by hydrogenating corn syrup: a mixture of carbohydrates produced from the hydrolysis of starch; this product contains between 50% and 80% maltitol by weight. The remainder is mostly sorbitol, with a small quantity of other sugar-related substances.

Is maltitol syrup safe for diabetics?

Because it is no longer considered sugar, maltitol can be added to things like candy and other desserts to make them “diabetes friendly.” The makers can claim their product is sugar free. Sugar alcohols are popular because they have no bitter aftertaste like most other artificial sweeteners.

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