Lactitol Powder
Derived from lactose through the process of chemical hydrogenation, lactitol is a type ofcarbohydrate that contains both galactose and sorbitol. Due to its chemical composition, lactitois classified as a poorly digestible carbohydrate or sugar alcohol, which is used as a sugarsubstitute in various food products.
Lactitol Nutrition Facts:
Calories per gram = 2
Glycemic index (GI) = 5
Sweetness, relative to sucrose = 40%
Net carbs = zero
Lactitol Nutritional benefits:
Tooth decay.Lactitol is not readily metabolized by the mouth bacteria so it does not promote dental caries.
Diabetes mellitus. Lactitol has a low glycemic index (GI = 5); it has a negligible effect on blood glucose or insulin levels.
Isomalt Function:…