Maltitol is used in the manufacturing of sweets, including sugarless hard candies, chewing gum, chocolates, baked goods and ice cream. In the pharmaceutical industry, it is used as an excipient. Further, it is used as a plasticizer in gelatin capsules, humectant, emollient and a low-calorie sweetening agent. It is involved in the study to investigate the comparative effects of the maltitol chewing gums on reducing plaque.
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Applications
Maltitol is used in the manufacturing of sweets, including sugarless hard candies, chewing gum, chocolates, baked goods and ice cream. In the pharmaceutical industry, it is used as an excipient. Further, it is used as a plasticizer in gelatin capsules, humectant, emollient and a low-calorie sweetening agent. It is involved in the study to investigate the comparative effects of the maltitol chewing gums on reducing plaque.
Solubility
Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol.
Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Konar, N.; Poyrazoglu, E. S.; Artik, N. Influence of calcium fortification on physical and rheological properties of sucrose-free prebiotic milk chocolates containing inulin and maltitol. J. Food Sci. Technol. 2015, 52 (4), 2033-2042.
- Chen, M.; Wu, S.; Tang, W.; Gong, J. Caking and adhesion free energy of maltitol: Studying of mechanism in adhesion process. Powder Technol. 2015, 272, 235-240.