Inositol
What is Inositol?
Inositol is a type of carbohydrate, structurally similar to glucose. It occurs naturally in many foods, including fruits, beans, grains, and nuts. It can also be produced synthetically for use in food products.
Is Inositol vegan?
Inositol is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Inositol gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Inositol a major allergen?
Inositol is not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Inositol used for?
Inositol is often used as a sweetener or a flavour enhancer in food and drink products, particularly in artificially sweetened beverages and energy drinks.
Is Inositol safe?
Inositol is not currently listed as an authorised food additive on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations in Great Britain.
Why it's used
Inositol is often used as a sweetener or a flavour enhancer in food and drink products, particularly in artificially sweetened beverages and energy drinks. Its sweet taste and perceived health benefits contribute to its inclusion in these items.
Health notes
Inositol is not currently listed as an authorised food additive on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations in Great Britain. It is naturally present in the body and in various foods. While some research explores its potential roles in health, robust evidence for specific health benefits at typical dietary intake levels is limited. Regulatory bodies like EFSA have evaluated various compounds, but inositol itself is not subject to specific EU or UK additive regulations.
Allergen info
Inositol is not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. It does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Inositol
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