Products Containing Mannitol

Mannitol is available and used in both cosmetic and food formulations.

In Cosmetics

Mannitol (Product ID: 1400) is a popular sugar alcohol used in various cosmetic products. Its benefits for the skin include:

• Reducing irritation
• Helping with pain relief
• Acting as an antioxidant

It is soluble in water and typically used at a rate of 1-5% (recommended 3%) in hypoallergenic and anti-irritation products.

In Food

Mannitol (Product ID: 9723) is a low-calorie sweetener found naturally in some fruits, mushrooms, and seaweed. Key characteristics and uses in the food industry include:

• Lower sweetness and solubility compared to cane sugar.
• Lower glycemic index, digested and absorbed slowly, not causing high blood sugar.
• Provides half the energy of granulated sugar (2.1 Kcal/g vs 4.0 Kcal/g).
• More resistant to acids and heat than sugar.
• Does not cause tooth decay as mouth bacteria cannot use it.
• Used as a sugar replacement in low-calorie or sugar-free products for weight control and diabetics (e.g., bakery, jam, drinks).
• Helps maintain humidity, keeping food smooth and soft (e.g., cakes, candies like fondant, marshmallows, fudge).
• Prevents crystallization and extends shelf life in chocolate and ice cream.
• Used as a main ingredient in tablets and chewing gum.

Both cosmetic and food grades of Mannitol are white powders soluble in water.