What is maltitols caloric value?
Like fibrous matter, maltitol is not wholly digested. It therefore contributes fewer calories than sugar. This reduction depends on individual factors and conditions in the digestive system. From a regulatory point of view, the energy value of maltitol in the EU is 2.4 Kcal/g, 40% less than that of sucrose. It is set at 2.1 Kcal/g in the USA and at 2 Kcal/g in Japan. In all cases, it is less than that of sugar and therefore allows the creation of products with a reduced calorie content.
