MALTITOL
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) and in FNP 52 (1992). Metals and arsenic specifications were revised by JECFA in 2006. An ADI 'not specified' was established at
the 41st JECFA (1993).
SYNONYMS D-Maltitol, hydrogenated maltose, INS No. 965(i)
DEFINITION
Chemical names alpha-D-Glucopyranosyl-1,4-D-glucitol
C.A.S. number 585-88-6
Chemical formula C12H24O11
Formula weight 344.31
Assay Not less than 98.0%
DESCRIPTION White crystalline powder
FUNCTIONAL USES Sweetener, humectant, stabilizer, bulking agent
