Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate


What is Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate (HSH)?

Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate (HSH) is a mixture of several different sugar alcohols to be used as a sugar substitute for sweetening food products. [1]

Health Concerns

"Like sorbitol, and other sugar alcohols, eating significant amounts of HSH may cause intestinal gas and diarrhea." [2]

Disputes

HSH products are generally blended with other sweeteners, both caloric and artificial. [1]