Comparing E965 - maltitol vs E950 - Acesulfame k
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Is maltitol bad for you?
Maltitol (E965) is an approved food additive and considered safe for most people at typical food amounts. Excess intake can cause gas, bloating, and a laxative effect, so sensitive individuals (e.g., those with IBS) may wish to limit it.
What is maltitol syrup?
Maltitol syrup (E965(ii)) is the liquid form of the sweetener maltitol—a hydrogenated starch hydrolysate containing mainly maltitol with some sorbitol and related polyols—used as a bulk sweetener and humectant. It’s made by hydrogenating high‑maltose syrups and is common in sugar‑free candies, baked goods, and ice cream.
Does maltitol raise blood sugar?
Yes—maltitol has a moderate glycemic impact (GI roughly ~35 for powder and ~52 for syrup), so it can raise blood glucose but typically less than table sugar. People with diabetes should include it in their carbohydrate counting and monitor portions.
Is maltitol safe for dogs?
Unlike xylitol, maltitol is not known to cause dangerous hypoglycemia or liver injury in dogs, but it may cause vomiting or diarrhea if eaten in quantity. Avoid giving it to pets and contact a veterinarian if a large amount is ingested.
Is maltitol gluten free?
Yes—maltitol is a gluten‑free sugar alcohol; even when derived from wheat starch, it is highly purified and does not contain gluten protein. Check the overall product label for any other gluten-containing ingredients.
Is acesulfame potassium bad for you?
For most people, no—acesulfame potassium is approved by major regulators and considered safe at permitted levels; typical diets keep intakes well below the acceptable daily intake.
Why is acesulfame potassium bad for you?
It isn’t generally considered ‘bad’; concerns come from older animal studies or theoretical effects (like on the gut microbiome), but human evidence hasn’t shown harm at normal food-use levels.
Does acesulfame potassium cause cancer?
There’s no convincing evidence that it causes cancer in humans, and FDA, EFSA, and WHO/JECFA evaluations have not found it carcinogenic at permitted intakes.
Is acesulfame potassium bad for kidneys?
No—at typical intakes it’s excreted unchanged in urine and hasn’t been shown to harm kidneys; it adds negligible potassium, though people with severe kidney disease should follow their clinician’s advice.
Is acesulfame potassium safe?
Yes—major regulators (FDA, EFSA, WHO/JECFA) consider it safe within established intake limits, including for people with diabetes and during pregnancy when used as part of a balanced diet.