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E966SweetenerLow concern
Lactitol
In plain words
The short version
A disaccharide sugar alcohol made from lactose — bulk sweetener with a clean sucrose-like sweetness.
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 at typical use levels. Like other polyols, large single doses (typically >40 g) produce a laxative effect. The slow-fermentation profile makes hepatic-encephalopathy laxative use possible (parallel to lactulose).
The detail
Educational information only. Not medical or dietary advice.