Learn Glossary natural sweetener

Isomaltulose

Level 2Generally safeIn Winter's Dictionary

Isomaltulose is a natural sweetener — Nutritive sweetener with low blood sugar effect

Also: Palatinose

What it does

Nutritive sweetener with low blood sugar effect

Where you'll see it

Baked goods, cereals, chewing gum, dairy, fruit juices

Benefits

Does not cause dental caries; low blood sugar effect; energy over longer time period.

Regulatory status

  • US FDA: GRAS

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): isomaltulose does not cause dental caries (cavities)