Maltitol is hydrogenated disaccharide made by the hydrogenated of maltose. It usually appears in the form of crystal or crystalline powder. Its molecular formula is C12H24O11 with relative molecular weight of 344.47 and melting point of 148-151℃. The sweetness of maltiyol is slightly lower than that of cane sugar. It is easily soluble in water and slightly soluble in ethanol. Since its physical and chemical features are close to those of cane sugar, maltitol can replace cane proportion of 1:1 in production without changing the production process. It is a perfect substitute of cane sugar widely used in food, medicine and daily chemical industries.

1. Anti-cariogenic

It will not cause tooth decay for it cannot be utilized by plaque micro organisms.

2. Blood sugar level

The metabolism of maltitol in human body does not involve insulin and will not increase blood sugar level.

3. Chemical Stability

It is stable in acid condition. When being heated with aminophenol and protein together, it will not cause Maillard Raeaction.

4. Moisture

It can be used as humectants for various food.

5. Solubility

It is easily soluble in water. Its solubility is most chose to that of cane sugar in all polyos.

6. Sweetness

7. Its sweet flavor is close to cane sugar at normal temperature. It has no stinging taste or sourness.

Application:

1. Maltitol has its special features and can be widely use d in food, medicine and daily chemical industries.

2. It can be applied in the food industry of chewing gums, sugar-free candies, sugao-free chocolates, and etc.

3. As a functional sweetener, maltitol can be used in special food for diabetes patients, anti-cariogenic food, and low calorie food.

4. Since its physical and chemical features are close those if cane sugar, maltitlo can replace cane sugar in proportion of 1:1 in production without changing the production process.

5. Used as a filling type sweetener, moisturizer and candy quality modifier, it can be added according to normal production need.