Mannitol

Mannitol, chemical formula C6H14O6, is a sugar alcohol, is an isomer of sorbitol. Soluble in water, it is a white crystalline powder with a sweet taste similar to sucrose.

In medical application, mannitol is a good diuretic in medicine, reducing intracranial pressure, intraocular pressure, kidney medicine, dehydration drug, sugar substitute, excipient, and solid and liquid diluent of tablets. In terms of food, the product has the least water absorption in sugar and sugar alcohol and has a refreshing sweet taste. It is used for anti-sticking of foods such as maltose, chewing gum, and rice cakes, as well as anti-sticking powder for general pastries. It can also be used as a sweetener with low calorific value and low sugar for diabetes, such as food and bodybuilding food.