Sugar alcohols (maltitol, sorbitol, xylitol) (Sweetener)
International number (INS/E number) E965·E420·E967
How it's written on Korean labels 당알코올(말티톨·소르비톨·자일리톨)말티톨소르비톨자일리톨락티톨이소말트
What is this additive?
Eating a lot can cause stomach upset or diarrhea.
Common General information worth knowing. Not counted in the score.
What is it used for?
- Adds sweetness and bulk like sugar, with fewer calories.
- Holds moisture to keep food soft.
Safety summary
JECFA did not set a numerical ADI (“ADI not specified”), meaning it judged normal intake unlikely to be a health concern. (evaluated 1982)
⚠ To verify: we haven't re-checked this value against the original JECFA database entry.
In Korea it may be used only within the food-by-food limits in the MFDS Food Additives Code.
Sources: JECFA database (FAO/WHO) · Food Safety Korea (MFDS Food Additives Code, Korean)
Permitted in Korea within legal limits. This is reference information summarized from public regulatory and research sources, not medical advice.
Common in
Chewing gumCandyProtein barsChocolate & confectionery
Use differs by food type, and products of the same type can have different ingredients.
If you want to avoid it
- Eating a lot at once can upset your stomach. Pace sugar-free candy, gum and protein bars.
- On Korean labels, also look for 말티톨, 소르비톨, 자일리톨, 락티톨.
Products with Sugar alcohols (maltitol, sorbitol, xylitol)
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ErythritolAlluloseAspartameSucraloseAcesulfame potassiumNeotame / advantameSodium saccharinStevia
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