E964Sweetener
Polyglycitol syrup
What the research shows
PrototypeNot enough
published research on this page yet
1 health finding on this page so far · See the findings
Used in food as a sweetener.
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- EU permitted
What research says
Studies in people
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Concern
Stomach upset1
In people, polyglycitol syrup has been linked to stomach upset, and children may get more than the amounts that caused it.
The signal at the top counts the findings in people and in animal and lab studies. A concern in studies of people outranks animal and lab studies, and “No concerns” needs at least two findings in people. Findings whose study type is not stated are shown but not counted. This page is a reference, not medical advice. It describes what regulators and published research say. Talk to a doctor or dietitian about your own diet.
Regulatory status
Checked Sep 2026-
European Union Permitted EUR-Lex Reg. (EC) 1333/2008
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United Kingdom Permitted FSA retained EU law
Status reflects the named register on the date checked. It is not a safety rating. A country appears here once we've found this ingredient on its official list.
How we checkProducts
The 5 most-scanned of 37 products on Open Food Facts that list polyglycitol syrup.
- Shin Green Mushroom & Fried Tofu Nongshim 12 additives
- Sempio, braised black beans in soy sauce Sempio · 70 g 2 additives
- Jolly rancher zero sugar hard candy 10 additives
- Zero sugar jolly rancher Jolly rancher · 6.1 oz (172 g) 7 additives
- Jolly Rancher Hard Candy Zero Sugar Tropical Jolly Rancher 8 additives
References
- 1EFSA Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food (ANS). Scientific Opinion on the use of Polyglycitol Syrup as a food additive. EFSA J. 2009;7(12):1413. doi:10.2903/j.efsa.2009.1413