Learn Glossary natural sweetener

Lactitol(E966)

Level 2Generally safeIn Winter's Dictionary

Lactitol is a natural sweetener — Reduced-calorie sweetener derived from milk sugar

What it does

Reduced-calorie sweetener derived from milk sugar

Where you'll see it

Reduced-calorie products

Regulatory status

  • EU: approved
  • Notes: GRAS pending

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): a reduced-calorie sweetener derived from milk sugar