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
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d NOVA 4
d NOVA 4 Lactitol-free alternatives
Popular products from the same categories that don't list Lactitol and score Nutri-Score A–C.
a NOVA 4
b NOVA 4
c NOVA 4
c NOVA 4
c NOVA 4 How to spot Lactitol on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
Related additives
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.