maltitol
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maltitol (countable and uncountable, plural maltitols)
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(organic chemistry) a disaccharide polyol used as a sugar substitute, produced through the hydrogenation of maltose.
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Maltitol and sorbitol are often used, frequently in toothpaste, mouth wash, and in foods such as "no sugar added" ice cream.