Sugar Alcohols

Sugar alcohols, also know as polyols, are ingredients used as sweeteners. They occur naturally in nature and come from plant products . They provide fewer calories than regular sugar. This is because they  require little or no insulin to be metabolize and do not cause spikes in blood sugar. This fact makes, sugar alcohols diabetic friendly, and also popular with those who want low calorie options.

Popular sugar alcohols are include mannitol, sorbitol, xylitol, lactitol, isomalt, maltitol. They are commonly found in food products labeled “sugar-free,” including hard candies, cookies, chewing gums, soft drinks . They are often used in toothpaste and mouthwash too.

Sugar alcohols are not the same as artificial sweeteners. Artificial sweeteners contain zero calories whereas sugar alcohols contain some calories, although less than traditional sugar. However, both  can be helpful in diabetes management when used properly.

In conclusion the benefits of sugar alcohol over sugar (which  has risks in health conditions such as heart disease, obesity and diabetes) are numerous. They may be beneficial for people trying to lose weight by reducing their calorie intake. They allow people with diabetes to maintain better blood sugar control. In addition, they also  also offer potential benefits for oral health. Since bacteria that live in the mouth do not feed on sugar alcohols, so they do not cause tooth decay.

Pioma Chemicals is a manufacturer and supplier of sweeteners for pharmaceutical applications in India and has a wide variety of products to suit different applications.