| Member | Definition | Role |
|---|
| cellobiotol | A glycosyl alditol consisting of beta-D-glucopyranose and D-glucitol residues joined in sequence by a (1->4) glycosidic bond. | cellobiotol |
| isomaltitol | A glycosyl alditol consisting of alpha-D-glucopyranose and D-glucitol residues joined in sequence by a (1->6)-glycosidic bond. | 6-O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-D-glucitol |
| lactitol | 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. | lactitol |
| maltitol | An alpha-D-glucoside consisting of D-glucitol having an alpha-D-glucosyl residue attached at the 4-position. Used as a sugar substitute. | maltitol |