Mannitol
Mannitol is a polyol supplied as a crystalline powder for confectionery, pharmaceutical and food formulation.
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Description
Mannitol is a six-carbon sugar alcohol occurring naturally in a range of plants and produced commercially by hydrogenation. It is about half as sweet as sucrose and is distinguished among the polyols by being only very slightly hygroscopic, which makes it valuable where a non-sticky, moisture-stable surface matters — dusting chewing gum, for example, and direct-compression tabletting. It also gives a pronounced cooling sensation as it dissolves, from its negative heat of solution. It is not fully absorbed, so it contributes fewer calories than sugar, and excessive intake has a laxative effect that is subject to labelling rules in some markets.
Product Details
- CategorySweeteners
- GradeConfirmed as per customer requirement
- OriginAvailable on request
- DocumentationSpecification sheet and Certificate of Analysis available on request
Applications
- Chewing gum and confectionery
- Direct-compression tablet manufacture
- Sugar-free and reduced-calorie products
- Dusting and anti-sticking applications
Specification
- AppearanceWhite crystalline powder
- Molecular formulaC6H14O6
- Molecular weight182.17 g/mol
- Full technical specifications, including assay and analytical limits, are available on request.
Packaging
- Typically supplied in 25 kg fibre drums or kraft paper bags with an inner polyethylene liner.
- Smaller pack sizes are commonly available for trial and development quantities.
- Packaging is subject to product and quantity, and is confirmed on enquiry.
