Replacing Sugar with Maltitol in Your Diet: What Are the Health Implications?
What Is Maltitol and How Does It Compare to Sugar? Maltitol is a sugar alcohol (polyol) commonly used as a sugar substitute in a variety of food products. It is derived from maltose, a disaccharide obtained from starch, typically corn or wheat. Chemically, it is a hydrogenated carbohydrate, possessing a similar structure to sucrose, but […]
