The use of maltitol and diabetes control is becoming widespread. Many people don’t even know what it is. So let’s take a look at maltitol, and diabetes management by using it. Maltitol is a reduced calorie bulk sweetener that tastes similar to sugar and has sweetness similar to sugar. It is suitable to use in a wide variety of reduced-calorie foods, sugar-free foods, and in reduced fat foods. It doesn’t cause or promote decay of the teeth.
It is in a family of bulk sweeteners known as sugar alcohol, or polyols. Most people like the taste, and are satisfied with foods that use it as an ingredient. It’s about 90% as sweet as sugar, and has way less calories than sugar. Many hard candies, gum, ice creams, and baked goods use maltitol. And diabetes patients are naturally attracted to using it to help them control their weight.
