Emulsifier · EU 965
Maltitol Syrup
FDA status: Approved. EU: Approved. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Maltitol Syrup is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 4 out of 5 (Low Risk), and the European Union separately classifies it as approved. By tracked product count it ranks #119 of 417.
- #119 of 417 by tracked product prevalence
The verdict
Maltitol Syrup is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it. By Open Food Facts product count it sits #119 of 417 among additives with tracked product presence (71st percentile).
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- #119 of 417
- product-prevalence rank
- 0
- state regulations
Product-footprint and regulatory snapshot
Maltitol Syrup: 140 tracked U.S. products (common band, #119 of 417) frame how often this additive appears on shelves.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tracked Products | 140 · #119 of 417 | Open Food Facts (US) |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Approved | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | 965 | EU additive register |
| CAS Number | - | CAS Registry |
| Category | Emulsifier | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not established | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.
What is Maltitol Syrup?
Maltitol Syrup is a food additive (965) classified as emulsifier.
Health Concerns
- EFSA evaluation: Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food on a request from the Commission re
Common Uses
Shelf-footprint peer axes
Nationwide peers for a common OFF footprint
Nearest OFF product-count peers (140 tracked here); safety-score column omitted on prevalence-led pages.
Nearest OFF product count to 140
Nearest other additives by Open Food Facts product count (floored at ≥50).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maltitol Syrup safe to consume?
Maltitol Syrup scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. On the Open Food Facts U.S. sample it is a common additive (140 tracked products, #119 of 417), so product footprint, not just the score label, frames how widely a shopper will meet it.
What is Maltitol Syrup used for in food?
Maltitol Syrup shows up as Sauces, dressings, baked goods, ice cream in the Emulsifier class, and the OFF sample puts it in the common footprint band (140 products).
Where does Maltitol Syrup sit among food additives PlainIngredients tracks?
Among additives with at least one tracked product, it ranks #119 of 417 by Open Food Facts product count. See /methodology#corpus-placement for the ranking bases.
What health concerns are associated with Maltitol Syrup?
Research has identified the following health concerns for Maltitol Syrup: EFSA evaluation: Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food on a request from the Commission re. These findings inform its safety score of 4/5. Consult a healthcare provider for personalized guidance, especially if you have pre-existing conditions.