Isomalt is a sugar substitute, a type of sugar alcohol, used primarily for its sugar-like physical properties
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The function(s) performed by the food additive when used in cooking.
Data according to various sources such as fao, fda, codex. Spot a mistake? Tell us!
| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Matching Terms Not Found | |
| European Union | Approved | lsomalt |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved | lsomalt |
| Afghanistan | Unknown | None |
| Philippines | Approved | Isomalt |
| Austria | Approved | lsomalt |
| Belgium | Approved | lsomalt |
| Bulgaria | Approved | lsomalt |
| Cyprus | Approved | lsomalt |
| Czech Republic | Approved | lsomalt |
| Denmark | Approved | lsomalt |
| Estonia | Approved | lsomalt |
| Finland | Approved | lsomalt |
| France | Approved | lsomalt |
| Germany | Approved | lsomalt |
| Greece | Approved | lsomalt |
| Hungary | Approved | lsomalt |
| Ireland | Approved | lsomalt |
| Italy | Approved | lsomalt |
| Latvia | Approved | lsomalt |
| Lithuania | Approved | lsomalt |
| Luxembourg | Approved | lsomalt |
| Malta | Approved | lsomalt |
| Netherlands | Approved | lsomalt |
| Poland | Approved | lsomalt |
| Portugal | Approved | lsomalt |
| Romania | Approved | lsomalt |
| Slovakia | Approved | lsomalt |
| Slovenia | Approved | lsomalt |
| Spain | Approved | lsomalt |
| Sweden | Approved | lsomalt |
| United Kingdom | Approved | lsomalt |
| Australia | Approved | lsomalt |
| New Zealand | Approved | lsomalt |
E953 - Isomalt (Hydrogenated isomaltulose): A sweetener, it is Halal certified from a German company, it is Halal in USA.
E953 - Isomalt (Hydrogenated isomaltulose): Sugar substitute and humectant. Suitable for diabetics as it does not have a significant affect on blood glucose or serum insulin levels. Can cause softer than normal stool and intestinal gas. Not permitted in infant foods. Not listed for use in Australia.
E953 - Isomalt (Hydrogenated isomaltulose): Suitable for diabetics as it does not have a significant affect on blood glucose or serum insulin levels. Can cause softer than normal stool and intestinal gas. Not permitted in infant foods. Not listed for use in Australia.
E953 - Isomalt (Hydrogenated isomaltulose): The source material sugar may stem from genetically modified sugar beet. In the EU, food and feed is approved that is derived from a GM sugar beet that is cultivated in North America. The commercial cultivation of GM sugar beet is not planned at the moment. In the EU, sugar currently is derived exclusively from conventional beets.
Hydrogenated isomaltulose
6-O-alpha-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-glucitol mixed with 1-O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-D-mannitol
Hydrogenated isomaltulose
Isomaltitol
Palatinit
(3R,4R,5R)-6-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-Trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxyhexane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol
Collection of sources used to create this food additive summary.
| Source |
|---|
| Codex Alimentarius |
| Food Standards Australia New Zealand |
| UK Food Guide |
| UK Food Standards Agency |
| U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Wikipedia |
Lists the U.S. CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) registry number and EINECS (European INventory of Existing Commercial chemical Substances) numbers when known.
| Supplier | Country | |
|---|---|---|
 | KF Specialty Ingredients | Australia |
 | Ingredient Resources | Australia |
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