Maltitol – what is it? Is it safe?

Maltitol is a sugar replacement that belongs to the polyol group. It’s a sweetening substance used in the food industry for years, recognized as a natural, low-calorie sweetener. You can find it in chewing gums, diet cookies, and reduced-fat foods. What is maltitol? What is it made from? Does maltitol raise blood sugar? Side effects – is it safe to use?

Natalia Goździak

Master of dietetics, specialist in dietoprophylaxis and dietotherapy

Copywriter - dietitian. She completed her bachelor's degree in sports dietetics at the Academy of Physical Education in Poznań, while her master's degree in dietoprophylaxis and dietotherapy - at the UP in Poznań. She treats the principles of healthy eating primarily as valuable tips, not rigorous regulations, that must be strictly followed. Privately, she is passionate about photography, which cannot imagine life without books.