Lactitol is a sugar alcohol used as a replacement bulk sweetener for low calorie foods with approximately 40% of the sweetness of sugar.
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| Country | Status | Matched Term |
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| United States | Matching Terms Not Found | |
| European Union | Approved | Lactitol |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Lactitol |
| Afghanistan | Unknown | None |
| Philippines | Approved | Lactitol |
| Austria | Approved | Lactitol |
| Belgium | Approved | Lactitol |
| Bulgaria | Approved | Lactitol |
| Cyprus | Approved | Lactitol |
| Czech Republic | Approved | Lactitol |
| Denmark | Approved | Lactitol |
| Estonia | Approved | Lactitol |
| Finland | Approved | Lactitol |
| France | Approved | Lactitol |
| Germany | Approved | Lactitol |
| Greece | Approved | Lactitol |
| Hungary | Approved | Lactitol |
| Ireland | Approved | Lactitol |
| Italy | Approved | Lactitol |
| Latvia | Approved | Lactitol |
| Lithuania | Approved | Lactitol |
| Luxembourg | Approved | Lactitol |
| Malta | Approved | Lactitol |
| Netherlands | Approved | Lactitol |
| Poland | Approved | Lactitol |
| Portugal | Approved | Lactitol |
| Romania | Approved | Lactitol |
| Slovakia | Approved | Lactitol |
| Slovenia | Approved | Lactitol |
| Spain | Approved | Lactitol |
| Sweden | Approved | Lactitol |
| United Kingdom | Approved | Lactitol |
| Australia | Approved | Lactitol |
| New Zealand | Approved | Lactitol |
E966 - Lactitol: Diarrhoea in high doses, animal tests indicated foetal toxicity
E966 - Lactitol: A sugar alcohol, Halal if obtained from Halal whey or lactose. If animal rennet is used to make whey and lactose then Lactitol is not Halal.
E966 - Lactitol: A synthetic carbohydrate alcohol, produced from milk sugar (lactose) derived from whey (milk). Humectant, sweetener. A sugar alcohol in calorie controlled foods. Laxative in high concentrations of over 20g per day. Lactitol is partly absorbed and metabolised as glucose by the body; the remaining fraction is fermented in the large intestine. During fermentation, gases are produced, which may cause bloating and flatulence. In intolerant persons it can act as a laxative. Side effects normally occur after an intake of 25-30 grams in a single dose, which is far above the usage in normal foods. Lactitol can be used by all religious groups and vegetarians, but not by vegans, as the source is milk sugar. The term carbohydrate alcohol is a chemical definition; lactitol does not contain alcohol (ethanol).
E966 - Lactitol: Can have a laxative effect and, in large amounts, diarrhoea
E966 - Lactitol: Derived from Lactose, commercially prepared using whey, so unsuitable for vegans.
Lactositol
Lactit
Lactobiosit
4-O-beta-D-galactopyranosyl-D-glucitol
4-O-beta-dextro-galactopyranosyl-dextro-glucitol
Lactitolum
Lactobiosit
(2S,3R,4R,5R)-4-[(2S,3R,5R,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxyhexane-1,2,3,5,6-pentol
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| Supplier | Country | |
|---|---|---|
 | Bronson and Jacobs PTY. Limited | Australia |
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