First, the food industry
Sweetener:
D-mannitol has the characteristics of low sweetness and low calories, and its sweetness is about 57%-72% of sucrose. It can be used as a low-calorie sweetener in foods and is suitable for people with diabetes and those who need to control their caloric intake.
It is used to make sugar-free foods, such as sugar-free candies, sugar-free cookies, sugar-free beverages, etc., which can meet the needs of consumers for sweetness without causing large fluctuations in blood sugar.
Moisturizer:
Due to its good hygroscopic properties, it can play a moisturizing role in food and prevent food from losing taste and quality due to drying.
In pastry, bread and other baked goods, it can maintain the softness and wetness of the product and extend the shelf life.
In preserves, preserved fruits and other foods, it can prevent their hardening due to water loss and maintain good taste.
Stabilizer:
In dairy products such as ice cream and yogurt, it can be used as a stabilizer to prevent the phenomenon of stratification and precipitation of products during storage and transportation.
In the beverage, it can help maintain the stability of the beverage and make its taste more uniform.
Gelling agent:
In some food processing, gels can be formed together with other ingredients to increase the taste and texture of food.
For example, in jelly, pudding and other foods, it can be used with carrageenan, gelatin, etc., to form a soft and elastic gel.
Second, the field of medicine
Diuretics:
D-mannitol is used medically as a diuretic to help rid the body of excess water and waste by increasing the production of urine.
It is often used to treat brain edema, glaucoma and other diseases, and can reduce intracranial pressure and intraocular pressure.
Pharmaceutical excipients:
As excipients, fillers and other excipients of drugs, it is used in the preparation of tablets, capsules and other dosage forms.
It has good fluidity and compressibility, which helps to improve the stability and bioavailability of the drug.
Oral laxatives:
In certain doses, it can be used as an oral laxative to relieve constipation by increasing osmotic pressure in the intestine and promoting intestinal motility.
Third, cosmetics
Moisturizer:
Similar to its role in food, it can be used as a moisturizer in cosmetics to keep skin hydrated and prevent skin dryness.
Commonly used in skin care products, cosmetics, such as lotions, creams, facial masks, etc.
Stabilizer:
It can play a role in stabilizing the formula in cosmetics to prevent the phenomenon of delamination and deterioration of products during storage and use.
4. Other areas
Industrial field:
In chemical, paper and other industrial fields, it can be used as a raw material or auxiliary.
For example, in the paper industry, it can be used to improve the strength and durability of paper.
In the agricultural sector:
In agriculture, it can be used as fertilizer synergist to improve the utilization rate of fertilizer.
It can also be used for the preparation of plant growth regulators to promote plant growth.