Emulsifiers & thickeners · Food additive

Lactitol (E966)

Updated October 2, 2026

Lactitol (E966) is a food additive in the “emulsifiers & thickeners” group. It appears in 129 products in our database, 75 of them sold in the US.

Quick facts

Also known as
E966
E-number
E966
Function
Emulsifiers & thickeners
Found in
129 products (75 sold in the US)

Foods that commonly contain Lactitol

Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Lactitol.

Popular products with Lactitol

Lactitol-free alternatives

Popular products from the same categories that don't list Lactitol and score Nutri-Score A–C.

How to spot Lactitol on a label

Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:

LactitolE966

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Frequently asked questions

What foods contain Lactitol?

In our database, Lactitol most often appears in frozen desserts, snacks, confectioneries and dark chocolates with sweeteners.

How many products contain Lactitol?

129 published products on Foodmetria list Lactitol, including 75 sold in the United States. Counts come from ingredient lists in Open Food Facts and update daily.

Product data: Open Food Facts (ODbL), updated daily. Additive information is for general education and is not medical advice. Always check the package label. Our methodology.