Definitions for Isomalt
iso·malt

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1. isomaltnoun

   A glucoside of mannitol that is used as an artificial sweetener

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1. Isomalt

   Isomalt is a sugar substitute, a type of sugar alcohol used primarily for its sugar-like physical properties. It has little to no impact on blood sugar levels, and does not stimulate the release of insulin. It also does not promote tooth decay and is considered to be tooth-friendly. Its energy value is 2 kcal per gram, half that of sugars. It is less sweet than sugar, but can be blended with high-intensity sweeteners such as sucralose to create a mixture with the same sweetness as sucrose (‘sugar’). Like most sugar alcohols, isomalt carries a risk of intestinal distress when consumed in large quantities (above about 20–30 g (1 oz) per day). Isomalt may prove upsetting to the intestinal tract because it is incompletely absorbed in the small intestine, and when polyols pass into the large intestine, they can cause osmotically-induced diarrhea and stimulate the gut flora, causing flatulence. As with dietary fibers, regular consumption of isomalt can lead to desensitization, decreasing the risk of intestinal upset.Isomalt has been approved for use in the United States since 1990. It is also permitted for use in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Mexico, Iran, the European Union, and other countries.

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1. Isomalt

   Isomalt is a sugar substitute, a type of sugar alcohol, used primarily for its sugar-like physical properties. It has only a small impact on blood sugar levels and does not promote tooth decay. It has 2 kilocalories/g, half the calories of sugars. However, like most sugar alcohols, it carries a risk of gastric distress, including flatulence and diarrhea, when consumed in large quantities. Therefore, isomalt is advised to not be consumed in quantities larger than about 50 g per day for adults and 25 g for children. Isomalt may prove upsetting to the stomach because the body treats it as a dietary fiber instead of as a simple carbohydrate. Therefore, like most fibers, it can increase bowel movements, passing through the bowel in virtually undigested form. As with other dietary fibers, regular consumption of isomalt might eventually lead one to become desensitized to it, decreasing the risk of stomach upset. Isomalt is typically blended with a high-intensity sweetener such as sucralose, so that the mixture has approximately the sweetness of sugar. Isomalt is an equimolar mixture of two disaccharides, each composed of two sugars: glucose and mannitol and also glucose and sorbitol. Complete hydrolysis of isomalt yields glucose, sorbitol, and mannitol . It is an odorless, white, crystalline substance containing about 5% water of crystallisation. Isomalt has a minimal cooling effect, lower than many other sugar alcohols, in particular, xylitol and erythritol.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Isomalt in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Isomalt in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

References

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