Description

Lactitol is a versatile sugar alcohol derived from lactose, widely recognized for its low-calorie and non-cariogenic properties. This high-purity ingredient is essential for formulating reduced-sugar and sugar-free products without compromising on taste or texture. It serves as a critical functional component for manufacturers in the food, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical industries seeking clean-label solutions.

Application

• Food & Beverage Industry: Used as a bulk sweetener in sugar-free confectionery (chocolate, hard candies, chewing gum), baked goods, dairy products (ice cream, yogurt), and low-calorie beverages.
• Pharmaceutical Formulations: Acts as an excipient in tablets and lozenges, providing sweetness, bulk, and stability, and is used in laxatives due to its osmotic properties.
• Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplements: Incorporated into protein bars, meal replacements, and vitamin supplements as a low-glycemic sweetener and texturizer.
• Personal Care Products: Found in toothpaste and mouthwash as a sweetening agent that does not promote tooth decay.
• Industrial Applications: Serves as a humectant and stabilizer in various chemical synthesis processes and specialty formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lactitol
CAS No.	585-86-4
Molecular Formula	C12H24O11
Molecular Weight	344.31 g/mol
Synonyms	4-O-β-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-glucitol; Lactitol Monohydrate; Lacty; Lactitol MC; Lactitol C; Lactitol Fine Powder; Lactitol Granular; D-Lactitol
EINECS	209-566-5

Quality Control

Our Lactitol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We offer grades compliant with major international standards including FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and Pharmaceutical monographs. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure specifications for purity, identity, and safety are met. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after initial opening to prevent caking and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder or granules
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	98.0% - 102.0% (on anhydrous basis)
Water Content	≤ 1.0% (for anhydrous grade)
Specific Rotation	[α]20/D: +13° to +15°
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Microbiological Quality	Meets standard requirements

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.