D-Maltitol
Function: Emulsifier
E965I is the European food-additive number for D-Maltitol, an emulsifier — helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. D-Maltitol (E965i) is an emulsifier used as a food additive.
What is E965I used for?
D-Maltitol (E965I) is an emulsifier — 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 E965I safe or restricted?
E965I 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 regulatory flags” 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 E965I vegan or vegetarian?
D-Maltitol (E965I) 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 the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product. Always read the label for allergens.
Which foods contain E965I?
E965I appears in 22 of the 4.6 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in protein bars, pastry and lactose-free milk.
- Protein Bars3
- Pastry3
- Lactose-Free Milk2
- Muffins1
- Sorbet1
- Bagels1
- Porridge / Hot Cereal1
- Ice Cream Cones & Sandwiches1
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E965I 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 E965I
- What is E965I?
- E965I is the E-number for D-Maltitol, an emulsifier — helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. D-Maltitol (E965i) is an emulsifier used as a food additive.
- What is E965I used for?
- D-Maltitol (E965I) is an emulsifier — 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 E965I?
- E965I appears in 22 of the 4.6 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in protein bars, pastry and lactose-free milk. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E965I vegan or vegetarian?
- D-Maltitol (E965I) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product, since the source can vary between manufacturers.
- Is E965I safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E965I 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 regulatory flags" 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.
See the full profile in Forkin
The Forkin app surfaces the full regulatory profile of E965I — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan/vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it. See how Forkin compares to other scanners or view pricing.