Maltitol is a white crystalline powder or a colorless, transparent, neutral, viscous liquid. The dilute solution has a strawberry aroma. The sweetness is 75% to 95% of sucrose, and the sweetness is pure. Easily soluble in water, ethanol, glycerin and propylene glycol. Highly hygroscopic. Good heat resistance. It has high stability and does not cause browning reaction when coexisting with proteins or amino acids.
Maltitol is a low-calorie functional sweetener:
Maltitol is a new sweetener obtained by hydrogenating maltose. Its sweetness is slightly lower than that of sucrose.
Since it can be 100% dissolved in water, it has strong stability to acid and heat and is not easily decomposed and absorbed by the human body. As a low-calorie sugar sweetener, it is suitable for patients with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, arteriosclerosis, hypertension and obesity.
Because it is a non-fermentable sugar, it can be used as an anti-caries sweetener and also has the effect of improving the flavor of saccharin sodium.
Our country stipulates that it can be used as a sweetener for cold drinks, pastries, concentrated juices, biscuits, breads, pickles and candies. The dosage is subject to “normal production needs” It depends