E965 – Maltitols

Description

A polyol (sugar alcohol) derived from the catalytic hydrogenation of maltose, commonly sourced from starch hydrolysates (E965). It functions primarily as a bulk sweetener, humectant, and texturizer, providing approximately 2.1 kcal/g and 90% the sweetness of sucrose. It exhibits non-cariogenic properties and a low glycemic index.