Isomalt Side Effects

Isomalt, CAS number 64519-82-0, E number E953, accepted as safe food sweetener in many food products. Isomalt is a sugar alcohol manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as Granule 4-20mesh. Isomalt is widely used as sweetener.

General Side Effects

  1. Isomalt poses laxative effect when ingusted in large amount. 2. Isomalt can cause abdominal pain, bloating and flatulence in specific groups of individuals.
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Suggested Dosage

As Isomalt is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Isomalt for long period.
* ADI: Acceptable Daily Intake
* MTDI: maximum tolerable daily intake
* Data source: JECFA Database of WHO

Special Groups Precaution

Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Isomalt could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Isomalt in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Isomalt for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.

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