Maltitol Syrup

Maltitol syrup is a polyol sweetener.

I. Properties.

1. Moderate sweetness: The sweetness of liquid maltitol is about 0.9 times that of sucrose. The taste is more like sucrose, but the sweetness is relatively mild and not too sweet.

2. Low calorie: Maltitol syrup has much fewer calories than sucrose and is suitable for those who need to control their calorie intake, such as dieters, diabetics, etc.

3. Not causing dental caries: Liquid maltitol cannot be fermented and utilized by microorganisms in the oral cavity, so it does not cause dental caries and has a positive effect on dental health.

4. High stability: It has good stability within a certain temperature and pH range and is not prone to decomposition or deterioration.

II. Application areas.

1. Food industry:

Candy and chocolate: Maltitol syrup can be used to make low-sugar or sugar-free candy and chocolate, which not only provides sweetness but also reduces calories.

Bakery products: In bakery products such as bread and cakes, liquid maltitol can replace part of sucrose, reducing calorie consumption while maintaining the softness and flavor of the food.

Beverages: It can be used to make low-sugar beverages such as tea drinks, fruit drinks, etc. to meet consumer demand for healthy beverages.

2. Pharmaceutical field:

As a pharmaceutical excipient, Maltitol syrup is used to make pharmaceutical preparations such as oral liquids and syrups, which can improve the taste of the drug and reduce the calories of the drug.

3. Due to its non-cariogenic properties, maltitol syrup can also be used in oral care products.

III. Precautions for use.

1. Excessive intake may cause diarrhea and other symptoms of gastrointestinal discomfort, so people should pay attention to the dosage when using.

2. Although liquid maltitol has a small effect on blood sugar, diabetics should still pay attention to monitoring blood sugar changes when consuming foods containing liquid maltitol.

3. During storage and use of maltitol syrup, high temperature and high humidity environments should be avoided to avoid affecting quality and stability.