Applications and Uses of Maltitol
Maltitol is a member of a family of bulk sweeteners known as polyols or sugar alcohols. It has a pleasant sweet taste–remarkably similar to sucrose. Maltitol is about 90% as sweet as sugar, non-cariogenic, and significantly reduced in calories. Maltitol is especially useful in the production of sweets, including sugarless hard candies, chewing gum, chocolates,* baked goods and ice cream.
1.Food Production
Maltitol is widely used as sweetener, humectant in food production. As sweetener: in candy, chocolate and frozen food to provide sweetness. As humectant: in candy and frozen food to retain moisture. As funtional food : in diabetes’ food to enhance flavor.
2.Beverage
Maltitol is widely used as Thickeners, sweetness in beverage. As thickeness, sweetness: in fruit juice to enhance flavor and mouthfeel.
3.Pharmaceutical
Maltitol is widely used as intermediate in Pharmaceutical. As intermediate: in medicine manufacturing.
4.Cosmetics
Not enough is known about application of Maltitol in Cosmetics.
5.in Agriculture/Animal Feed
Not enough is known about application of Maltitol in Agriculture/Animal Feed.
6.Other Industries
Maltitol is widely used as intermediate in various other industries. As intermediate: in manufacturing of various organic chemicals.
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