What is Isomalt?
Additives and sweeteners
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In short
Isomalt is a sugar substitute from the sugar alcohol group. It is made from table sugar and tastes less sweet than sugar.
Why is it in the product?
Isomalt sweetens foods and gives them bulk.
Where is it found?
Isomalt (E 953) is often found in sugar-free sweets, chewing gum and confectionery.
Too much
Too much isomalt can have a laxative effect. Foods requiring a warning carry the statement: "Excessive consumption may produce laxative effects".
Other names
E 953, Isomaltitol, Isomalta
Source
EU Regulations 1333/2008, 231/2012 and 1169/2011
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