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Maltitol: Analytical Determination Methods, Applications in the Food Industry, Metabolism and Health Impacts

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  • Ariana Saraiva

    (Department of Animal Pathology and Production, Bromatology and Food Technology, Faculty of Veterinary, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Trasmontaña s/n, 35413 Arucas, Spain)

  • Conrado Carrascosa

    (Department of Animal Pathology and Production, Bromatology and Food Technology, Faculty of Veterinary, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Trasmontaña s/n, 35413 Arucas, Spain)

  • Dele Raheem

    (Northern Institute for Environmental and Minority Law (NIEM), Arctic Centre, University of Lapland, 96101 Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland)

  • Fernando Ramos

    (Pharmacy Faculty, University of Coimbra, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal
    REQUIMTE/LAQV, University of Oporto, 4051-401 Porto, Portugal)

  • António Raposo

    (Department for Management of Science and Technology Development, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    Faculty of Environment and Labour Safety, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)

Abstract

Bulk sweetener maltitol belongs to the polyols family and there have been several dietary applications in the past few years, during which the food industry has used it in many food products: bakery and dairy products, chocolate, sweets. This review paper addresses and discusses in detail the most relevant aspects concerning the analytical methods employed to determine maltitol’s food safety and industry applications, its metabolism and its impacts on human health. According to our main research outcome, we can assume that maltitol at lower doses poses little risk to humans and is a good alternative to using sucrose. However, it causes diarrhoea and foetus complications at high doses. Regarding its determination, high-performance liquid chromatography proved the primary method in various food matrices. The future role of maltitol in the food industry is likely to become more relevant as processors seek alternative sweeteners in product formulation without compromising health.

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  • Ariana Saraiva & Conrado Carrascosa & Dele Raheem & Fernando Ramos & António Raposo, 2020. "Maltitol: Analytical Determination Methods, Applications in the Food Industry, Metabolism and Health Impacts," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(14), pages 1-28, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:14:p:5227-:d:386910
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    1. António Raposo & Fernando Ramos & Dele Raheem & Ariana Saraiva & Conrado Carrascosa, 2021. "Food Safety, Security, Sustainability and Nutrition as Priority Objectives of the Food Sector," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(15), pages 1-4, July.
    2. Ariana Saraiva & Conrado Carrascosa & Fernando Ramos & Dele Raheem & Maria Lopes & António Raposo, 2022. "Maple Syrup: Chemical Analysis and Nutritional Profile, Health Impacts, Safety and Quality Control, and Food Industry Applications," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(20), pages 1-26, October.
    3. Jan Małecki & Konrad Terpiłowski & Maciej Nastaj & Bartosz G. Sołowiej, 2022. "Physicochemical, Nutritional, Microstructural, Surface and Sensory Properties of a Model High-Protein Bars Intended for Athletes Depending on the Type of Protein and Syrup Used," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(7), pages 1-15, March.
    4. Ariana Saraiva & Conrado Carrascosa & Dele Raheem & Fernando Ramos & António Raposo, 2020. "Natural Sweeteners: The Relevance of Food Naturalness for Consumers, Food Security Aspects, Sustainability and Health Impacts," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(17), pages 1-22, August.

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