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Isomalt
6-O-α-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-sorbitol and 1-O-α-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-mannitolE953sweetener
FDA Status
GRAS (FDA Reviewed)Sugar alcohol about 45-65% as sweet as sucrose, derived from beet sugar. Widely used in hard candies and cough drops because it does not absorb moisture and resists crystallization.
Concerns
- •laxative effect in sensitive individuals
- •may cause gastrointestinal discomfort
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
hard candiescough dropschocolatebaked goodschewing gum
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