Term Name:	lactitol
Synonyms:	4-O-beta-D-galactopyranosyl-D-glucitol, D-lactitol, Importal, lactitol, lactitolum, WURCS=2.0/2,2,1/[h2122h][a2112h-1b_1-5]/1-2/a4-b1
Definition:	A glycosyl alditol consisting of beta-D-galactopyranose and D-glucitol joined by a 1->4 glycosidic bond. It is used as a laxative, as an excipient, and as replacement bulk sweetener in some low-calorie foods.
Ontology:	ChEBI [CHEBI:75323]  ( EBI )