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Lactitol is a disaccharide alcohol produced by catalytic hydrogenation reduction of lactose. It is a white crystalline or crystalline powder with a sweetness level approximately 30%-40% of that of sucrose. Its sweetness is similar to that of sucrose and has a certain aroma of milk. As a functional sugar alcohol, it possesses core characteristics such as low calories (with an energy coefficient only half that of sucrose, approximately 2 kcal/g), non-caries-causing property, and no effect on blood sugar fluctuations. Additionally, it has extremely low hygroscopicity, stable properties, heat resistance, acid resistance, and alkaline resistance, and has the functions of promoting intestinal peristalsis and being a prebiotic for intestinal health. Lactitol has been approved by FAO/WHO as a safe food additive, and there is no limit on the daily allowable intake (ADI is not specified). It is widely used in food, medicine and other fields.
Application:
I. Food and Beverage Industry
Candies and chocolates: Lactitol is an ideal raw material for producing sugar-free hard candies, soft candies, chewing gum, and chocolate. Its low hygroscopicity and high stability make candies less likely to stick together, allowing the full release of flavors; in chocolate, it can prevent surface frosting and provide excellent storage stability.
Baking and Pastry: Applied in products such as bread, cakes, and cookies. Lactitol has good heat resistance and does not undergo the Maillard browning reaction with amino compounds. It can be used as a substitute for sucrose to produce low-calorie baked goods.
Ice Cream and Frozen Beverages: Applied to products such as ice cream and ice lollies, it can effectively control the growth of ice crystals, improve the taste, and reduce the calorie content of the products.
Beverages and dairy products: Added to fruit drinks, milk beverages, functional drinks, etc., they provide sweetness without raising blood sugar levels, and at the same time utilize their prebiotic properties to promote intestinal health.
Jam and desserts: Used as sweeteners and fillers in desserts such as jam, pudding, and jelly to maintain the stability of the product's texture.
II. Medicine and Health Supplements
Pharmaceutical excipients and flavoring agents: Lactitol, as a pharmacological inactive ingredient (forming agent), is widely used in pharmaceutical preparations such as tablets, lozenges, and syrups. It is used to mask the bitterness of drugs and improve the taste, and it also has good compressibility and adhesiveness.
Stool softeners and intestinal health: Lactitol has the effects of relieving constipation and promoting bowel movements. It can be used as a mild laxative to alleviate constipation.
Functional foods and health foods: As a low-calorie and non-glycemic sweetener, it is used in the production of diabetes-specific foods, meal replacement products, weight management foods, and prebiotic health foods.
III. Cosmetics and Personal Care Products
The low hygroscopicity and stability of lactitol make it suitable for use in oral care products such as toothpaste and mouthwash. By taking advantage of its non-caries-causing property, it can replace sugar to improve the taste; it can also be added as a moisturizing ingredient to skin care products.
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