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E966 is a food additive approved by the EU (European
Union).
It is used as a synthetic sweetener in food and drink products.
The common name for E966 is lactitol.
E966 is a carbohydrate alcohol derived from lactose
in whey (from milk). Most ingested E966 is
absorbed and metabolised as glucose in the body, while the remainder
undergoes
fermentation
in the large intestine.
E966 may have up to 40% of the sweetness of sugar
and it’s
stability in acidic conditions and at high temperatures enables it
to be used in cooked foods, such as bakery products.
E966 does not promote tooth decay and has less
effect on blood glucose levels in the body, making it more suitable
for diabetics. It
is generally recognised as a safe additive, but may cause flatulence
(due to gases released during fermentation), and have a laxative
effect in individuals intolerant to the compounds.
Examples of food/drink products that may include E966:
Bakery products, ice cream, sugar-free and low calorie foods and
chocolate.
Note(1) that the list of Food
Additives (E Numbers) included in this section and listed on the left
is subject to change as more chemicals are added by the EU Regulatory
Authorities. IvyRose cannot guarantee that this list complete.
Note(2) These numbers are also used in Australia and
New Zealand but without the E.
Government
approvals and other regulatory details are subject to change.
This entry was added in good faith on 23 July 2008. For current details,
check with relevant authorities.
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