Sweeteners · Food additive

Maltitol (E965)

Updated October 2, 2026

Maltitol (E965) is a food additive in the “sweeteners” group. It appears in 6,981 products in our database, 1,937 of them sold in the US.

Quick facts

Also known as
Maltitol syrup, E965
E-number
E965
Function
Sweeteners
Found in
6,981 products (1,937 sold in the US)

Foods that commonly contain Maltitol

Protein bars 26% · 1,047
Snacks 1% · 367
Biscuits 2% · 337
Confectioneries 2% · 319
Candies 2% · 251
Chewing gum 27% · 170
Frozen desserts 1% · 102

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

Popular products with Maltitol

Maltitol-free alternatives

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

How to spot Maltitol on a label

Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:

MaltitolMaltitol syrupE965

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Frequently asked questions

What foods contain Maltitol?

In our database, Maltitol most often appears in protein bars, sugar-free chewing gum, snacks and biscuits.

How many products contain Maltitol?

6,981 published products on Foodmetria list Maltitol, including 1,937 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.