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E963SweetenerLow concern
Tagatose
In plain words
The short version
A naturally occurring rare sugar — 92% as sweet as sucrose, 1.5 kcal/g, and low-glycemic.
Why it's green
It's widely considered safe at the amounts used in food, so we mark it green. The Safety section below has the details.
Safety profile
ADI not specified — considered safe. About 80% reaches the colon undigested, where it ferments to short-chain fatty acids; producing soluble-fiber-like effects (and laxative effects at higher single doses, typically >40 g).
The detail
Educational information only. Not medical or dietary advice.