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Maltitol is a bulk sweeteners with a taste similar to sugar. Maltitol is about 90% as sweet as sugar and significantly reduced in calories.
Xylitol provides the same sweetness & bulk as sugar with ‎about 1/3 calories. It has a clean, sweet taste & produces a ‎mild cooling
Sorbitol is a low-calorie bulk sweetener used in food, beverage, ‎pharmaceutical, and cosmetic products. It provides about 60% of the sweetness of sugar.
Mannitol is a low-calorie bulk sweetener used in foods, pharmaceuticals & oral care products. Half the sweetness of sugar, and mild cooling effect.
Lactitol is a bulk sweetener with a sugar-like taste. Its stability, solubility, and reduced calories are great for low-calorie, low-fat, and/or sugar-free foods.
HSH are bulk sweeteners used in sugar-free products, particularly candies. They blend well with flavors, and work well with low-calorie sweeteners.
Isomalt is a sugar-free sweetener made from sugar with the taste and texture of sugar with fewer calories. It is used in sugar-free foods,
FDA guidance confirms polyols are not classified as added sugars and may help manufacturers reduce sugar and calories in foods and beverages.
Review examines digestive health benefits and gastrointestinal tolerance of low-digestible carbohydrates.