E965

E965 , Maltitol

Low risk sweetener

Why this classification

Sugar alcohol. Mandatory laxative warning.

Products containing E965

Crunchy Muesli Chocolat Noisettes

carrefour

B

Pépites aux éclats de chocolat

dukan

C

Barre protéinée saveur Brownies au chocolat

koro

C

Barre protéinée Teddy

koro

C

Protein Bar chocolat brownie

nu3

C

Core Protein Bar Milk Chocolate Caramel

xxl nutrition

C

Protein Bar, Caramel Cashew

barebells

C

Protein Bar Deluxe with pistachio butter

koro

C

Barre céréales Protéines shot Fruits rouges

feed

C

Protein crunchy caramel bar Cookie

accelerate

C

Common uses in industrial food

Maltitol (E965) is used by food manufacturers for replacing sugar in low-calorie drinks, dairy desserts, chewing gum and tabletop sweeteners. It is most often listed in the ingredient panel as E965, Maltitol, or under one of its trade names. On a NutriDécrypte product page, this additive contributes to the additives axis (20% of the overall A to E grade), and triggers a label warning when its EFSA risk level is medium or high.

If you want to limit your exposure to this additive, the simplest tactic is to read the ingredients list (not just the front-of-pack), and to favour products graded A or B in our independent catalog. Less processed, NOVA-1 or NOVA-2 categories rarely contain it.

Related additives in the same family

Other E-numbers classified as sweetener in the EU food additives registry. Their risk profile and behaviour on a label are often similar.

Frequently asked questions

Is E965 (Maltitol) safe?

EFSA classifies the risk level of E965 as low risk in its latest review. Always read the latest official opinion before drawing conclusions for your own diet, and consult a registered dietitian for medical questions.

What is E965 typically used for?

Food manufacturers use Maltitol primarily for replacing sugar in low-calorie drinks, dairy desserts, chewing gum and tabletop sweeteners. You will most often find it in ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4) and rarely in unprocessed or minimally processed products (NOVA 1 or 2).

How can I avoid E965 on a label?

Look for the code E965 or its full name Maltitol in the ingredients list, usually printed in small font on the back of the pack. Cooking from raw ingredients, choosing NOVA-1 or NOVA-2 alternatives, and using the NutriDécrypte rankings to filter by grade A or B are the three most reliable strategies.