lactitol
Low-calorie sugar alcohol
Lactitol is a sugar alcohol used as a low-calorie sweetener and mild laxative.
Derived from lactose, it provides sweetness without the blood sugar spike of regular sugar, making it common in diabetic-friendly foods: The candy was sweetened with lactitol.
Like other sugar alcohols, it can cause digestive discomfort in large amounts.
Hydrogenated carbohydrate sweetener
- polyolMulti-hydroxyl alcohol compound
- erythritolLow-calorie natural sweetener
- xylitolLow-calorie sugar replacement
- sorbitolPolyol sweetener and humectant
mannitol · isomalt · maltitol · sucralose · aspartame · saccharin · stevia · monk fruit
Difficult, infrequent waste elimination
- bowel movementFecal discharge from body
- osmoticConcerning membrane diffusion
- stool softenerMedication easing bowel movements
- regularityConsistent, predictable occurrence
intestinal · peristalsis · defecation · colon · prebiotic · gut health · digestive aid · water retention
Low-calorie sugar replacement
- sorbitolPolyol sweetener and humectant
- cavitiesHollow spaces within
- plaqueInscribed memorial tablet
- enamelHard glossy coating
oral health · sugar-free gum · mints · bacteria · demineralization · candy
Bonding hydrogen to compounds
- disaccharideTwo-monosaccharide compound
- hydrolysisWater-induced bond cleavage
- productionMaking or generating something
- pharmaceuticalManufactured medicinal compound
food additive · powder · crystalline · stability · shelf life · moisture · processing · formulation
Minimal food energy content
- dietCustomary food consumption
- diabeticOne with glucose disorder
- blood sugarCirculating glucose level
- carbohydrateSugar or starch compound
weight management · sugar reduction · food labeling · glycemic index · metabolism · health-conscious · nutrition · portion control
sugar alcohol
Hydrogenated carbohydrate sweetener
- polyolMulti-hydroxyl alcohol compound
- erythritolLow-calorie natural sweetener
- xylitolLow-calorie sugar replacement
sorbitol · mannitol · isomalt · maltitol · sucralose · aspartame · saccharin · stevia · monk fruit · sugar substitute
constipation
Difficult, infrequent waste elimination
- bowel movementFecal discharge from body
- osmoticConcerning membrane diffusion
- stool softenerMedication easing bowel movements
regularity · intestinal · peristalsis · defecation · colon · prebiotic · gut health · digestive aid · water retention · softening
xylitol
Low-calorie sugar replacement
enamel · oral health · sugar-free gum · mints · bacteria · demineralization · candy
hydrogenation
Bonding hydrogen to compounds
- disaccharideTwo-monosaccharide compound
- hydrolysisWater-induced bond cleavage
- productionMaking or generating something
pharmaceutical · food additive · powder · crystalline · stability · shelf life · moisture · processing · formulation
low-calorie
Minimal food energy content
- dietCustomary food consumption
- diabeticOne with glucose disorder
- blood sugarCirculating glucose level
carbohydrate · weight management · sugar reduction · food labeling · glycemic index · metabolism · health-conscious · nutrition · portion control