"Mannitol" CPFC per 100 g. Calories, proteins, fats, carbohydrates
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Mannitol is a hexitol, also known as mannitol, -dioxo-hexitol or -mannitol.
Mannitol is present in some plants such as berries, tomatoes, pears, melons, apples and mushrooms. It can also be obtained from seaweed, copra (dried kernel of coconuts), honey and insect hemolymph.
In industry, mannitol is produced mainly from corn starch.
Mannitol has a sweet taste, but it does not provide caloric value since it is poorly absorbed by the body.
Mannitol is used in the food industry as a non-cariogenic sweetener. It can also be used as a humectant to help keep products fresh.
Additionally, mannitol is used in the pharmaceutical industry as an excipient for making tablets, capsules, and other dosage forms.
Mannitol is also used in cosmetics as a humectant and thickener.
However, it should be noted that consuming mannitol can have side effects, such as diarrhea, bloating and nausea. Therefore, before using it, consult a doctor.
