Maltitol is a reduced calorie bulk sweetener with sugar-like taste and sweetness. It is made from corn starch and is all natural although many claim it is artificial because it is highly processed. Maltitol does not promote tooth decay. It has a pleasant sweet taste, remarkably similar to sucrose. Maltitol is about 90% as sweet as sugar, significantly reduced in calories and slowly absorbed into the blood so suitable for diabetics. HOWEVER, it can cause temporary diarrhoea and gastro issues if too much is consumed (guidelines are more than 50g per day but this varies by the person)