Is e966 the same as Lactitol?

Yes — e966 and Lactitol refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Is лактитол the same as Lactitol?

Yes — лактитол and Lactitol refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

E966

Hazard level: Low health concern Sweetener or glazing agent (E900–999)

Sugar alcohol derived from lactose, used as a low-calorie sweetener and bulking agent in sugar-free foods.

Lactitol is considered low concern by food-safety agencies.

Score impact: −2 points on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Found in 3 of 12,846 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: EFSA

Lactitol is also known as e966, lactitol, лактитол — these all refer to the same ingredient.

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