Title: Alternative Sweeteners

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hygroscopicity prolongs shelf-life and protects active agents against moisture.
Figure 8 shows that lactitol tablets absorb hardly any water.
In pharmaceutical tablets, direct compressible sorbitol and mannitol are
most often used. The advantage of lactitol in this application is the low hygroscopicity
compared with sorbitol and the better solubility compared the mannitol.
With respect to tablet hardness lactitol performs in between (Fig. 9). This makes
direct compressible lactitol a good alternative.
G. Preserves
The solution to low-calorie preserves is often found in a low dry solids preserve.
To combine this with lactitol will result in an even larger reduction in calories,
while maintaining the good flavor and texture.
VII. REGULATORY STATUS FOR LACTITOL
Argentina Allowed
Australia Allowed
Brazil Allowed
Canada Allowed
European Union Lactitol is allowed as a sweetener in all EU countries regulated by
the sweeteners in food directive No. 94/35/EC.
Lactitol can also be used as additive; this is regulated in the food
additives other than colors and sweeteners No. 95/2/EC
The E-number for lactitol is E 966
Israel Allowed
Japan Allowed
Norway Allowed
Sweden Allowed
Switzerland Allowed
United States Lactitol is self-affirmed GRAS. The petition to affirm lactitol as
GRAS was accepted for filing by the Food and Drug
Administration on May 17, 1993.
VIII. CONCLUSION
Lactitol is a unique, commercially available bulk sweetener. Its physical properties
guarantee optimal product performance during processing and storage of the