Maltitol
Food Additives 2025-03-02
| Maltitol Overview | Details |
|---|---|
| Chemical Information | |
| Chemical Name | Maltitol |
| Synonyms | 4-O-α-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-glucitol; E965; Hydrogenated maltose; Maltidex |
| CAS Number | 585-88-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C12H24O11 |
| Molecular Weight | 344.325 g/mol |
| Physical Properties | |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White, odorless, sweet, anhydrous crystalline powder |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water, insoluble in methanol and ethanol |
| Density | Varies (e.g., bulk density: 0.79 g/cm³; crystal density: 1.6238 g/cm³) |
| Melting Point | 148–151°C |
| Sweetness | Approximately as sweet as sucrose |
| Applications | |
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| Food Industry | Widely used as a low-calorie sweetener in confectionery, bakery, and beverage products |
| Pharmaceutical Industry | Used in the formulation of oral dosage forms, as a noncariogenic bulk sweetener |
| Other Uses | Also used as a coating agent, diluent, granulation aid, and sweetening agent in various industries |
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