Synopsis:Maltitol is an alpha-D-glucoside consisting of D-glucitol having an alpha-D-glucosyl residue attached at the 4-position.It derives from an alpha-D-glucose and a D-glucitol.
(1) .Used as a sugar substitute.
(2) .It has a role as a metabolite, a laxative and a sweetening agent.
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Summary
Maltitol is an alpha-D-glucoside consisting of D-glucitol having an alpha-D-glucosyl residue attached at the 4-position.It derives from an alpha-D-glucose and a D-glucitol.
(1) .Used as a sugar substitute.
(2) .It has a role as a metabolite, a laxative and a sweetening agent.