noun
- Plural of lactitol; sugar alcohols derived from lactose, used as sweetening agents and laxatives in food and pharmaceutical products.
Usage: technical; chemistry/food science; typically used in plural form
Examples
- Lactitols are commonly found in sugar-free candies and chocolates.
- The pharmaceutical industry uses lactitols as a mild laxative in digestive health products.
- Lactitols have a lower caloric content than regular sugar, making them popular in diet foods.
- Some people experience digestive sensitivity to lactitols when consumed in large quantities.
- Food manufacturers add lactitols to improve texture and sweetness without adding calories.