Adds A Trivial Amount Of Calories
What is Adds A Trivial Amount Of Calories?
This ingredient is a type of sugar alcohol, a carbohydrate that the body can absorb but does not fully digest. It is often produced commercially by hydrogenating sugars like glucose or fructose.
Is Adds A Trivial Amount Of Calories vegan?
Adds A Trivial Amount Of Calories is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Adds A Trivial Amount Of Calories a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Adds A Trivial Amount Of Calories used for?
It is used as a low-calorie sweetener and bulking agent in sugar-free and reduced-calorie foods.
Is Adds A Trivial Amount Of Calories safe?
The FDA considers sugar alcohols like this one to be Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) when used as sweeteners.
Why it's used
It is used as a low-calorie sweetener and bulking agent in sugar-free and reduced-calorie foods. Because it is less sweet than sugar and has a cooling sensation, it is commonly found in chewing gum, mints, and some baked goods.
Health notes
The FDA considers sugar alcohols like this one to be Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) when used as sweeteners. While they provide fewer calories than sugar, excessive consumption can lead to digestive upset, such as gas and bloating, due to incomplete absorption. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated sugar alcohols, and their safety is well-established at typical dietary levels.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
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