Synonym(s)
CAS No 585-86-4; Lactitol; Lactobiosite; Lactositol
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Lactite is a synthetically produced sugar substitute.
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Food additive (E 966)
Sweetener
Lactitol is permitted without any maximum quantity restriction (quantum satis) for certain foodstuffs. These include:
energy-reduced or sugar-free desserts, ice cream
energy-reduced or sugar-free sweets and chewing gum
energy-reduced or sugar-free cakes and biscuits
sauces, mustard
Food supplements
Lactitol is also used as a carrier for sweetener tablets and in toothpastes.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer