Is Lactitol vegetarian?
Lactitol
Vegetarian
Unconfirmed
Vegan
Not Vegan
Lactitol is a sugar alcohol derived from lactose (milk sugar) by catalytic hydrogenation, used as a humectant and sweetener. It consists of 4-O-beta-D-galactopyranosyl-D-glucitol.
| Also known as | 4-O-.beta.-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-glucitol, 4-O-beta-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-glucitol, Hydrogenated lactose, Lactitol monohydrate, Lacty |
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| INCI name | Lactitol |
| E number | E966 |
| INS number | 966 |
| CAS number | 585-86-4 |
| EC number | 209-566-5 |
| CosIng ID | 78149 |
| Last reviewed | 15 May 2026 |
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