FDA Status
GRAS (FDA Reviewed)Sugar alcohol about 50-70% as sweet as sucrose, naturally found in seaweed and mushrooms. Used as a sweetener, anti-caking agent, and bulking agent in food products.
Concerns
- •laxative effect at moderate doses
- •must carry label warning about laxative effect in the US
CAERS Adverse Events
No adverse event reports found.
CAERS data is voluntary. Reports indicate correlation, not causation. About CAERS
International Status
European Union
approvedCanada
approvedCommonly Found In
sugar-free candychewing gumpharmaceutical tabletsdusting powder for confections
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