Mannitol

Product Overview

Mannitol is a sugar alcohol used as a sweetener, bulking agent and texturizer in food and confectionery applications. It offers mild sweetness, a refreshing cooling sensation and low hygroscopicity, making it a useful ingredient in sugar-free confectionery, chewing gum and tablet products.

Product Features

Low Hygroscopicity

Mannitol absorbs relatively little moisture under appropriate storage conditions, helping maintain powder handling properties in confectionery and tablet applications.

Refreshing Cooling Sensation

Its negative heat of dissolution produces a refreshing cooling sensation, making it a popular ingredient in chewing gum, mints and sugar-free candies.

Multifunctional Ingredient

Mannitol serves as a sweetener, bulking agent and texturizer in a range of food formulations.

Applications

  • Confectionery: Chewing gum, mints, throat lozenges and sugar-free candies
  • Dietary Supplements: Supplement tablets and other solid dosage forms
  • Food Formulations: Powdered mixes, solid beverages and tablet candies
  • Pharmaceuticals: Tablet excipients, subject to the supplied grade and applicable requirements

Specifications

Item Specification
Appearance White crystalline powder
Assay (on dry basis) To be confirmed against product COA
Sweetness Approximately 50–60% of sucrose
Hygroscopicity Low
CAS No. 69-65-8
E Number E421

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