What is Maltitol Syrup?

Maltitol is an all-natural sugar alcohol that's similar in taste and use to corn syrup. One big difference? Compare Maltitol's 35 calories per 1/4 cup to corn syrup's 260 calories.

But that's not the only substitution Maltitol is good for. Check out the following comparisons per 1/4 cup:

Honey - 240 calories
Agave - 240 calories
Corn Syrup - 260 calories
Sugar - 184 calories
Maltitol - 35 calories

Of course, some of the sweeteners will have distinctive tastes, like honey or agave, that will be missing, but so will up to 225 calories. The low calorie count is just one benefit of Maltitol syrup. 

Other benefits include:
  -Does not promote tooth decay
  -Does not raise blood sugar or insulin levels
  -Also comes in powdered form
  -Excellent for use in candies
  -Maintains taste & consistency when heated
  -No artificial chemicals
  -No unpleasant aftertaste

But there are warnings to keep in mind:
  -Maltitol in high doses can have a slight laxative effect

We stumbled onto Maltitol when a family member was diagnosed with diabetes and we've found it very easy to work with and we love the taste! We started to substitute it for anything that called for corn syrup or honey and we've been pleased every time.

Try substituting it in the next recipe you try that calls for corn syrup and see if you can tell the difference.

For more information about Maltitol, check out this site.