Definition of "cariogenic" []

• Of, or relating to cariogenesis. (adjective)
• Producing dental caries. (adjective)

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• "Non-cariogenic means that it does not promote caries, or tooth decay, because the oral bacteria that digest other sugars like sucrose, lactose, and fructose can't break down isomaltulose's unique molecular form."
• "According to Palatinit, the approval of isomaltulose as a non-cariogenic sweetener could lead to new opportunities for product development and specific dental health claims, such as "does not promote tooth decay" or "may reduce the risk of dental caries"."
• "And the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized a non-cariogenic health claim for isomaltulose."