Learn Glossary artificial sweetener

Isomalt(E953)

Level 2Generally safeIn Winter's Dictionary

Isomalt is a artificial sweetener — Artificial sweetener; 45-65% sweetness of sugar

What it does

Artificial sweetener; 45-65% sweetness of sugar

Where you'll see it

Candies, gums, ice cream, jams, baked goods

Benefits

Sweetness without aftertaste; can be enhanced with intense sweetener.

Regulatory status

  • EU: approved

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): a candidate for an artificial sweetener, it has 45 to 65 percent the sweetness of sugar