A sugar alcohol used as a reduced-calorie, non-cariogenic bulk sweetener and texturiser in sugar-free confectionery, bakery, and food, and as an osmotic active and excipient in pharmaceutical preparations.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C12H24O11
- Grades
- food (E966)pharmafood grade (E966)powdercrystallinesyrup
- Packaging
- 25 kg bag · 500 kg big bag · bulk
- Synonyms
- lactitol · lactit · lactositol · 4-O-beta-D-galactopyranosyl-D-glucitol · E966 · 585-86-4
- Appearance
- White crystalline powder
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.