Lacitol
Lactitol is a low-calorie bulk sweetener (polyol) used in a variety of sugar-free and reduced-calorie foods, including chocolate, candies, baked goods, chewing gum, and ice cream. It provides about 40% of the sweetness of sugar with a clean, sugar-like taste and no aftertaste, while also contributing to product texture and stability
Benefits of Lacitol
Beneficial to People with Diabetes
Lactitol has a low glycemic index and does not significantly raise blood glucose or insulin levels.
Supports Dental Health
Lactitol has a clean sweet, sugar-like taste with no aftertaste. The relative sweetness of lactitol rises as its concentration in a food is increased. Its mild sweet taste allows other flavors to be clearly perceived. Lactitol is a white crystalline powder.
Sweet and Clean Taste
Lactitol has a clean sweet, sugar-like taste with no aftertaste. The relative sweetness of lactitol rises as its concentration in a food is increased. Its mild sweet taste allows other flavors to be clearly perceived. Lactitol is a white crystalline powder.
Low Calorie
Lactitol provides about 2 calories per gram, roughly half the calories of sugar, supporting reduced-calorie product formulations.
Supports Gut Health
Lactitol is fermented in the colon and can promote beneficial gut bacteria, functioning as a prebiotic.
Facts about Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysates
Origin
Lactitol was first discovered in 1920 and introduced into foods in the 1980s.
Regulatory Status
Lactitol is permitted for use in the United States (via GRAS notification) and is approved in many countries worldwide, including those in the European Union, Canada, Japan, and Switzerland.