Products Description

Product name: Malitol

Alternative name: Hydroxy-maltose
Chemical formula: C12H24O11
Molecular weight: 344.31
CAS number: 585-88-6
EINECS number: 209-567-0
Melting point: 135 ℃
Water solubility: Easily soluble in water
Density: 1.36 g/cm³
Chemical name: 1,4-o-α-D-Pyran glucose-D-sorbitol

Maltitol is a new type of sweetener, widely used in the processing of sugar-flavored foods. The sweeteners that people used to consume were basically high-calorie and highly sweet sugars, which could easily cause diseases such as diabetes, obesity, arteriosclerosis and heart failure. Maltitol has high sweetness, low calories, good safety, abundant raw materials, simple manufacturing process and unique properties that other sweeteners do not possess.

Powder

Items	Specifications	Analysis results
Appearance	White crystalline powder .	Conforms
Moisture, %	≤1.0	<0.1
Reducing sugar, %	≤0.1	<0.1
Maltitol content, %	≥98.0	99.7
Specific rotation, ℃	105.5-108.5	106.0
Sulphated Ash, %	≤0.1	<0.1
Chloride(Cl), mg/kg	≤50.0	<0.1
Sulfate(SO₄),mg/kg	≤100.0	<3.0
Total Arsenic,mg/kg	≤3.0	Conforms
Lead, mg/kg	≤1.0	Conforms
Nickel, mg/kg	≤1.0	Conforms
20%solution electrical conductivity, μS/cm	≤20.0	0.2
Sieve size (>500mic/35 mesh), %	≤5.0	1.0
Sieve size (>100μm), %	≥40.0	92.0
Total plate count,cfu/g	≤100	Conforms
Yeast, cfu/g	≤10	Conforms
Mould, cfu/g	≤10	Conforms
Escherichia coli ,/1g	Negative	Conforms
Salmonella, /25g	Negative	Conforms

Liquid

Items	Specifications	Analysis results
Appearance	Colorless viscous liquid .	Conforms
Moisture, %	≤25.0	23.7
Reducing sugar, %	≤0.3	<0.2
Maltitol content, %	≥75.0	76.3
Sorbitol content, %	≤8.0	3.27
Specific conductance(50% solution), μS/cm	≤20.0	2.52
Refractive index(20℃)	1.4788-1.4829	1.4812
PH	5.0-7.0	5.4
Ignition residue, %	≤0.1	0.03
Chloride(Cl), mg/kg	≤10.0	<10
Sulfate(SO₄),mg/kg	≤50.0	<50
Nickel, mg/kg	≤2.0	<2
Lead,mg/kg	≤1.0	<1
Total plate count,cfu/ml	≤100	<10
Yeast & Mould, cfu/ml	≤10	<10
Pathogenic bacterium	Negative	Negative

Products Application

1. Food Industry
(1) Low-calorie functional sweeteners
A total of 38 diabetic patients were included in the acute trial. The blood glucose levels 1 hour and 2 hours after consuming maltitol were not significantly different from those in the control group. Four diabetic patients were given 20g of maltitol daily for 40 consecutive days (two courses), and no changes were observed in blood glucose, lipid, renal function, and liver function. This indicates that diabetic patients can consume maltitol. Maltitol is stable to heat and acid, and its viscosity is twice that of xylitol and sorbitol. Therefore, maltitol can replace sucrose and be widely used in sugar-free fillings and sugar-free foods.
(2) As a fat substitute
Sugar alcohols are effective emulsifiers and foaming agents for cakes and creams. By taking advantage of the emulsifying stability of sugar alcohols, oil-water type emulsified artificial cream is produced, which not only has high quality but also can give food the characteristics of oiliness and smooth structure when used in food production. Using maltitol as a fat substitute to produce low-calorie foods can maintain the flavor and texture of the original fat foods.
(3) As a sweetener for high-fat foods such as ice cream, cream pastries, and candy, it can inhibit fat accumulation in the body and prevent obesity.
(4) For processing chewing gum, candies, pastries, beverages, and children's and elderly foods, it can promote the absorption of calcium and prevent tooth decay and senile osteoporosis.
(5) Maltitol has a mild and pure sweetness, does not change color when heated to 150°C, does not cause Maillard reaction when heated with amino acids, and is suitable for processing high-end hard candies, milk candies, and crystal milk candies. In addition, maltitol has excellent color protection properties, which can be used in processing dried fruits, jellies, and pickled foods, and can extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables.
(6) Maltitol has good moisturizing properties and is non-fermentable. When used in bread and pastries, it can extend the shelf life.
2. Chemical Industry
Maltitol is stable to acid and heat. In the chemical industry, it can be used as a raw material for synthetic chemistry and be used to manufacture synthetic resins, surfactants, and contact agents.
3. Pharmaceutical Industry
From the analysis of metabolites, the absorption rate of maltitol by the human body is relatively low. The maltitol absorbed is first hydrolyzed to generate glucose or sorbitol, and then enters their respective metabolic pathways. Due to the slow hydrolysis rate of maltitol in the body, the released glucose is not sufficient to cause fluctuations in blood sugar levels, and the sorbitol released by water dissociation is absorbed more slowly and can even inhibit glucose absorption to some extent. Therefore, after the human body ingests maltitol, the increase in blood sugar levels and blood insulin levels is very small. It can also promote calcium absorption. Therefore, it can be made into medicinal beverages and other products, and is specifically used for patients with diabetes, liver diseases, cardiovascular diseases, arteriosclerosis, hypertension, obesity, and osteoporosis.
4. Cosmetics
Because maltitol has good hygroscopicity and moisturizing properties, it can be used as a certain component of cosmetics and as a moisturizing regulator.