Maltobionic acid マルトビオン酸
An acid made from sugar (a sugar acid). In Foods with Function Claims (FFC), many notifications are made for its calcium salt (calcium maltobionate).
In Japan: Foods with Function Claims notifications
Functions claimed (counted from notifications with this ingredient alone)
| Function | Notifications |
|---|---|
| Bones | |
| Gut condition | |
| Bowel movements |
Examples of notified claims (our translation)
The maltobionic acid in this product has been reported to have the following functions. 1. Maintains jawbone (maxilla and mandible) bone density, which declines with age. 2. Promotes the absorption of minerals in meals (calcium / magnesium / iron / zinc). 3. Regulates the condition of the stomach and improves bowel movements.
This product contains calcium maltobionate. Calcium maltobionate has been reported to promote the absorption of calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc in meals, to help maintain bone density, which declines with age, and to regulate the condition of the stomach and improve bowel movements.
This product contains maltobionic acid. Maltobionic acid has been reported to promote the absorption of calcium, magnesium and iron in meals, and to regulate the condition of the stomach and improve bowel movements.
Cautions written in the notifications (most common)
- “This product contains indigestible carbohydrates, so taking too much, or your constitution or physical condition, may cause loose stools.” (8 notifications)
- “This product contains indigestible carbohydrates, so taking too much, or your constitution or physical condition, may cause loose stools.” (4 notifications)
- “Drinking too much, or your constitution or physical condition, may cause loose stools.” (3 notifications)
Under Foods with Function Claims, the company notifies the Consumer Affairs Agency of the scientific evidence on its own responsibility; the government does not review or approve it. You can look up each product's notification by the number on the package in the Consumer Affairs Agency's database (Japanese).
In the EU: the register of health claims
No claim in the EU register
- The EU health claims register does not list a claim for this ingredient. In the EU, the assessment of many plant-derived claims (about 2,000) remains on hold, and those claims are not listed in the register.
In the EU, only health claims whose evidence has been assessed by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and authorised by the European Commission may be used on food. “Not authorised” means the evidence for that claim was not established under EU standards — not that the ingredient is dangerous.
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Example of a product notified with this ingredient
骨密度＆免疫ケア タブレット （ワダカルシウム製薬株式会社）
Food with Function Claims, notification No. I1053. Chosen from products sold on Rakuten whose names match a current notification to the Consumer Affairs Agency, picking one with many reviews.
See on Rakuten (wadacalshop)See on Amazon.co.jpThis database does not guarantee any product's effect. For Foods with Function Claims, check the notification number on the package; for Foods with Nutrient Function Claims, check the amount per daily serving.
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