Maltitol syrup
Function: Emulsifiers
E965II is the European food-additive number for Maltitol syrup, an emulsifier that helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. Maltitol syrup (E965ii) is an emulsifier used as a food additive.
What is E965II used for?
Maltitol syrup (E965II) is an emulsifier that helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. It is added during food production for a technological purpose rather than for nutrition. See all Emulsifiers (E-numbers).
Is E965II safe or restricted?
E965II is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as “No known concern” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned, or the guide to how EU additives are approved, re-evaluated and banned.
Is E965II vegan or vegetarian?
Maltitol syrup (E965II) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
The production source can vary between manufacturers. The Forkin app shows product-specific vegan and vegetarian signals where available, based on ingredient and label data. Always read the label for allergens.
Which foods contain E965II?
E965II appears in 4,128 of the 5.0 million products in Forkin's catalogue, most often in Chewing Gum, Protein Bars, and Candy & Sweets.
- Chewing Gum1,272
- Protein Bars624
- Candy & Sweets282
- Granola Bars125
- Sugar-Free Sweeteners92
- Biscuits & Cookies78
- Mint76
- Ice Cream70
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E965II across the catalogue.
Counts reflect Forkin's independently enriched product catalogue and update as new products are added. They are not a market-share statistic.
Frequently asked questions about E965II
- What is E965II?
- E965II is the E-number for Maltitol syrup, an emulsifier that helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. Maltitol syrup (E965ii) is an emulsifier used as a food additive.
- What is E965II used for?
- Maltitol syrup (E965II) is an emulsifier that helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. Manufacturers add it during processing rather than for nutrition. The Forkin app shows which products in your scan history actually contain it.
- Which foods contain E965II?
- E965II appears in 4,128 of the 5.0 million products in Forkin's catalogue, most often in Chewing Gum, Protein Bars, and Candy & Sweets. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E965II vegan or vegetarian?
- Maltitol syrup (E965II) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The Forkin app shows product-specific vegan and vegetarian signals where available, based on ingredient and label data, since the source can vary between manufacturers.
- Is E965II safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E965II is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as ‘No known concern’ and does not make health claims. See the methodology page for how regulatory levels are assigned, and the Forkin app for the full profile, including acceptable daily intake (ADI) and restrictions by country.