Maltitols
E965
E965, E965i, E965ii, maltitol, maltitol syrup, jarabe de maltitol, maltitoles
What it is
A low-calorie polyol sugar alcohol obtained by hydrogenation of D-maltose.
Why BOTIA flags it
Industrial sugar replacer used in ultra-processed products, can cause digestive issues.
BOTIA CAN
- Detect E965 and map it to sweetener and E-number layers.
- Provide context on glycemic properties and potential digestive discomfort.
BOTIA CANNOT
- Measure the exact percentage of maltitol added.
- Confirm if nickel catalyst residues exceed the 2 mg/kg limit.