Food additives data book - wordpres

Sweeteners 946
– Mesh size: MR 100, 80% maximum through #20 US sieve
– ERH at 20°C: 89%
Slightly soluble in alcohol; heat of solution: -5.5 to -16.3 cal/g; solubility at 37°C: 201 g/100 ml
water.
Cooling effect (150 g powder/50 ml water at 37°C): -12
Sweetening power: 0.9
FOOD SAFETY ISSUES: Low energy due to malabsorption in intestine, so suitable for inclusion in diabetic products because not
dependent on insulin for metabolism. Does not significantly increase serum glucose or serum insulin
levels after ingestion
Non-cariogenic as it is not metabolised by oral bacteria.
Laxative threshold of 100 g/day.
Material Safety Data Sheet for AMALTY Crystalline Maltitol
– pH: Neutral
–% volatile by volume: negligible
– Extinguishing media: water fog, alcohol foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, halogenated agents.
– Special fire-fighting protective equipment: self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece
and protective clothing
– Unusual fire and explosive hazards: this product may form explosive dust clouds in air
– Incompatibility: oxidising agents
– Hazardous decomposition products: carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide
– Ingestion: LD50 in rats above 25 g/kg (2500 mg/kg). Classified as ‘relatively harmless’ by ingestion
–First-aid procedures:
Skin: wash off with plenty of soap and water. If redness, itching or a burning sensation develops,
obtain medical attention
Eyes: immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If redness, itching, or a burning
sensation develops, have eyes examined and treated by medical personnel
Ingestion: do not induce vomiting. Give one or two glasses of water to drink and refer to medical
personnel or take direction from either a physician or a poisons control centre. Never give anything to
an unconscious person
Inhalation: remove victim to fresh air. If a cough or other respiratory symptoms develop, consult
medical personnel