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E965

Maltitol

Sugar alcohol; laxative effect in large amounts.

LOW RISKPenalty−1 ptsFSANZPERMITTEDBanned in—
FILE · E965
Low riskFiltr penalty−1 pts
ISSUED · 06.2026
01 / 04What it is

E965 in plain English

Sugar alcohol; laxative effect in large amounts.

02 / 04Why it's used

It sweetens without the sugar.

To deliver sweetness with fewer calories than sucrose — typically in diet drinks, low-sugar yoghurts and sugar-free confectionery.

sweetener
03 / 04Health concerns

Mild controversy, nothing pressing.

Mild controversy; generally fine at typical dietary exposure.

04 / 04Regulatory status

How the world's regulators rule

Australia · FSANZ
Permitted
Banned jurisdictions
None recorded
Filtr risk tier
Low risk
Filtr score penalty
−1 points
Category
Sweetener