CheckVegan

Is Isomaltulose vegetarian?

Isomaltulose

Vegetarian Vegetarian
Vegan Vegan

Isomaltulose is a disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose linked by an alpha-1,6-glycosidic bond. It occurs naturally in honey and sugarcane, and is also produced industrially from sucrose using enzymatic conversion.

Also known as 6-O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-D-fructofuranose monohydrate, 6-O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-d-fructofuranose monohydrate,Palatinose monohydrate, Palatinose monohydrate
INCI name Isomaltulose
CAS number 13718-94-0
CosIng ID 98902
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

Classifications are made to the best of our knowledge based on available scientific and regulatory sources. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of every entry, errors in the sources we draw from can always occur. This tool also cannot account for cross-contamination, which depends entirely on individual suppliers and producers. If you believe a classification is incorrect, you can report an issue.

Report an issue