Isomalt: what to know before you buy

A sugar alcohol used for hard candy, decorative confectionery, and sugar-free sweets.

Our label read

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Caution
Glycemic impact
9 glycemic-impact reference
Common brands
Confectionery products

Where it shows up

Hard candy, mints, chewing gum, and molded candy.

What to check

Lower impact is not no impact; digestive tolerance can be the deciding factor.

Read the whole product, not just the sweetener

Check serving size, total carbohydrate, sugar alcohol grams, fiber, allergens, and the ingredient list. Individual glucose and digestive responses vary.

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