Polyglycitol Syrup
Also known as: E964
Polyglycitol syrup is an EFSA-authorized polyol sweetener with no numerical ADI ('not specified'). Like other polyols, it can cause gastrointestinal effects (laxative effect, bloating) at higher intakes.
What it is
Polyglycitol syrup (E964) is a hydrogenated starch hydrolysate—a mixture of sorbitol, maltitol, and longer-chain hydrogenated saccharides.
Bulk sweetener, humectant, texturizer; reduced-calorie sugar substitute.
Why it's flagged
- laxative effect at high intake
- gastrointestinal discomfort
What regulators actually say
"The Panel concluded that polyglycitol syrup is of no safety concern at the proposed levels of use, and an ADI 'not specified' was assigned."
"Foods containing more than 10% added polyols must bear the indication 'excessive consumption may produce laxative effects.'"
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Not specifically listed; hydrogenated starch hydrolysates are used under GRAS petitions.
European Union — EFSA
Authorized as E964 under Regulation 1333/2008; ADI 'not specified.'
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