E965 · CAS 585-88-6

Maltitol

Maltitol is a disaccharide sugar alcohol valued as a bulk sweetener that closely mimics the taste, mouthfeel, and bulk of sucrose while delivering reduced glycemic and caloric load.

The molecule is 4-O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-D-sorbitol with formula C₁₂H₂₄O₁₁ and CAS 585-88-6. It carries 80 to 90 percent of the sweetness of sucrose with no off-notes or aftertaste.

We source bulk Maltitol from top China manufacturers for our partners, working with several of them. The manufacturers are mostly in Shandong, Henan and Guangdong. For this ingredient the minimum order is 500 kg and a 20-foot container takes 20 MT, and a smaller requirement can ship in a combined container with other ingredients.

Please send the grade you need, the volume and your destination port, and we will come back with a solution and a price.

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Minimum order: 500 kg
Qty in 20' FCL: 20 MT
Packaging: 25 kg kraft paper bag with PE inner liner

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Specifications

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Assay (dry basis)	≥ 98.0%
Moisture	≤ 1.0%
pH (10% solution)	4.5 to 7.5
Melting point	144 °C to 152 °C
Heavy metals (as Pb)	≤ 5 mg/kg
Arsenic	≤ 2 mg/kg
Reducing sugars	≤ 0.1%
Sorbitol content	≤ 2.0%
Particle size	Per customer specification

Common Markets Grades

Maltitol reaches the market in two formats, crystalline powder and concentrated syrup.

Crystalline maltitol at 98 to 99 percent purity covers standard, fine and powdered grades for chocolate, hard-boiled candy, chewing gum coatings, and tablet manufacture.

Maltitol syrup is a clear non-crystallising solution typically at 75 percent maltitol with the balance as sorbitol and higher hydrogenated saccharides, used in soft confectionery, chewing gum, and bakery fillings.

Pharmaceutical-grade material complies with USP-NF, Ph. Eur., and JP monographs. Food-grade material meets FCC and JECFA specifications.

Applications

Sugar-free chocolate and compound coatings where a sucrose-like melt and snap are required
Hard-boiled candies, lollipops, and toffees as the primary bulk sweetener
Sugar-free chewing gum centres and pellet coatings
Reduced-calorie cookies, cakes, brownies, and muffin formulations
Ice cream and frozen desserts where freezing-point depression must be controlled
Pharmaceutical syrups, lozenges, and pediatric chewables
Direct-compression tablets and effervescent tablets as a sucrose substitute
Diabetic jams, jellies, and fruit preparations
Sugar-free spreads, marshmallows, and nougats
Sugar-free dairy desserts including puddings and custards
Dental-care lozenges and oral-cavity formulations

Brands Using Maltitol

Widely-distributed consumer products that list Maltitol on the ingredient label.

Brand names, product names and logos are the property of their owners. They appear here as published evidence that the ingredient is used, taken from the brand's own label or website. Their appearance is not an endorsement, and it does not mean the brand buys from us or from any manufacturer listed on this site.

China Manufacturers of Maltitol

Top Maltitol manufacturers in China.

Company names and logos are the property of the manufacturers themselves. They are listed here because our own directory records them as producing this ingredient. A listing is not an endorsement by them, and we do not represent them or speak on their behalf.

How We Help Source Maltitol

Direct Factory Sourcing
We run the whole process: selecting the manufacturer from the top Chinese food ingredient producers, negotiating the price, verifying quality, and coordinating the logistics. You deal with us instead of with several factories at once.
Original Packaging and Documents from the Manufacturer
The manufacturer sends your Maltitol out of its own factory in the original packing, through to your destination port. The COA, COO, MSDS, TDS and any certifications reach you from the manufacturer as well.
Free Samples and Lead Time
We send 100 to 500 g free for your own laboratory to test and you cover only the courier, usually within 2 to 3 working days. ETD is usually within 7 to 15 days once the order is confirmed, and we check that date against the factory's own manufacturing schedule before we give it to you.
Combined Shipment
We can load Maltitol together with other ingredients such as Stevia, Erythritol and Sorbitol into one 20' FCL. If your quantity is small, we can also ship LCL.

Regulatory Status

Maltitol holds broad regulatory approval as a food additive.

In the European Union it carries E number E965, with E965(i) for crystalline maltitol and E965(ii) for the syrup form. EU labelling requires the statement excessive consumption may produce laxative effects when a serving delivers more than 10 grams of polyol.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration treats maltitol as GRAS for use as a nutritive sweetener and bulking agent. The agency has accepted a labelling caloric value of 2.1 kcal per gram.

JECFA has evaluated maltitol and maltitol syrup as safe for food use. Pharmacopoeial monographs appear in USP-NF, Ph. Eur., JP, and BP.

The substance is Halal and Kosher certifiable and is not a recognised food allergen.

Manufacturing Process

Maltitol Manufacturing Process

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Maltitol is produced by the catalytic hydrogenation of maltose.

The starting material is a high-maltose syrup obtained by enzymatic hydrolysis of starch using beta-amylase or pullulanase. The maltose content is enriched to 90 percent or higher through fractionation and chromatographic separation.

The enriched syrup is hydrogenated under hydrogen pressure of 40 to 150 bar at 100 to 140 degrees Celsius over a Raney nickel or supported nickel catalyst. The reducing end of the maltose disaccharide is converted from a glucose unit to a sorbitol unit, yielding maltitol.

The product solution is filtered to remove catalyst, demineralized on cation and anion exchange resins, and decolorised with activated carbon. Concentration by vacuum evaporation gives maltitol syrup directly.

The crystalline grade requires additional purification, controlled cooling crystallisation with seeding, centrifugation, drying, and milling to the target granulation.