Method for producing solid maltitol and its use in food and medicine

摘要

The present invention relates to a process for preparing solidified maltitol. The solidified maltitol is prepared by turbulating a maltitol powder with gas and contacting it with a maltitol containing syrup wherein the quantity of the powder is the quantity of the syrup. The solidified maltitol has superior properties in bakery products. It is further suitable in other food products such as confectionery, chewing gum coatings and tablets.