Additives
Lactitol (E966): What It Is and Is It Safe?
Limited risk
Sweetener / Laxative · Sweetener
Sugar alcohol derived from lactose. Contains lactose so not suitable for people with lactose intolerance. Can cause bloating, gas, and diarrhoea at higher doses. Also used medically as a laxative.
- Category
- Sweetener / Laxative — Sweetener
- Typically used in
- Sugar-free chocolate, sweets, diabetic products
- Regulatory status
- Approved EU/USA/UK. Not suitable for lactose intolerance.
- Concerns flagged
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Digestive upset
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Sources
Where this comes from
- EU (2008) — Regulation EC 1333/2008 on food additives - Annex II (laxative effect warning for polyols) https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32008R1333
Products
Products containing Lactitol
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