FDA Status
GRAS (FDA Reviewed)Sugar alcohol about 75-90% as sweet as sucrose, made by hydrogenating maltose. Commonly used in sugar-free chocolate and candy due to its similar taste and texture to sugar.
Concerns
- •significant laxative effect, especially in amounts over 30-40g
- •higher glycemic index than other sugar alcohols
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 chocolatesugar-free candybaked goodsice creamchewing gum
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