LACTITOL
Prepared at the 46th JECFA (1996), published in FNP 52 Add 4 (1996) superseding specifications prepared at the 33rd JECFA (1988), published in FNP 38 (1988). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 57th JECFA (2001), An ADI 'not specified' was established at the 27th JECFA (1983)
SYNONYMS Lactit, lactositol, lactobiosit, INS No. 966
DEFINITION
Chemical names 4-O-ß-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-glucitol
C.A.S. number 585-86-4
Chemical formula C12H24O11
Formula weight 344.32
Assay Not less than 95.0% and not more than 102.0% on the anhydrous basis
DESCRIPTION Sweet tasting crystalline powders or colourless solutions; crystalline products occur in both monohydrate and dihydrate forms
FUNCTIONAL USESSweetener, texturiser
