Lactilol
What is Lactilol?
Lactitol is a sugar alcohol (polyol) that is produced commercially from lactose, a sugar found in milk. It is manufactured through a process of hydrogenation of lactose. Lactitol has a sweet taste but is not fully absorbed by the body.
Is Lactilol vegan?
No. Lactilol is animal-derived, so it is not vegan.
Is Lactilol a major allergen?
Lactitol is derived from lactose, which is found in milk.
What is Lactilol used for?
Lactitol is primarily used as a bulk sweetener in sugar-free and reduced-sugar food products.
Is Lactilol safe?
Lactitol is authorised as a food additive in Great Britain and is listed in the Register of Food Additive Authorisations.
Why it's used
Lactitol is primarily used as a bulk sweetener in sugar-free and reduced-sugar food products. Its properties make it suitable for use in confectionery, baked goods, and dairy products, where it provides sweetness and texture similar to sugar, but with fewer calories.
Health notes
Lactitol is authorised as a food additive in Great Britain and is listed in the Register of Food Additive Authorisations. It has been evaluated by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), which has established its safety for use as a sweetener. Like other sugar alcohols, excessive consumption of lactitol can have a laxative effect due to its incomplete absorption in the digestive system. EFSA has not set a numeric acceptable daily intake (ADI) for lactitol, but it is considered safe at typical levels of use in foods.
Allergen info
Lactitol is derived from lactose, which is found in milk. Therefore, it is considered a milk derivative and must be declared as an allergen if present in a food product according to UK law.
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