Blood Sugar & Diet: While often used in keto and diabetic products, maltitol is not zero-carb. It has a glycemic index of 35 (compared to 68 for sucrose), meaning it can cause moderate increases in blood sugar and insulin levels.

Digestive Issues: Because it is incompletely digested, high consumption often leads to bloating, gas, and diarrhea.

Caloric Value: It contains about 2.4 kcal/g, which is less than the 4 kcal/g in regular sugar.

Properties: It is popular in food manufacturing because it closely mimics the texture and taste of sugar without causing browning in baked goods.

Natural Occurrence: Small amounts are found naturally in some fruits and vegetables, but it is commercially produced from corn or wheat starch.