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Mannitol

Limited risk
Alternate Names:
  • d-mannitol
  • mannite
Info from food-info.net:
  • Description:
    • Function:
      • Anti-caking agent, low-calorie sweetener, bulking agent, etc.
    • Origin:
      • A natural carbohydrate alcohol, present in many plants, e.g., conifers, seaweed and mushrooms. It is commercially produced from glucose (dextrose).
    • Side effects:
      • Mannitol is largely absorbed and metabolised as glucose by the body. The remaining fraction is fermented in the large intestine. During fermentation, gases are produced, which may cause bloating and flatulence. In intolerant persons it can act as a laxative. Side effects normally occur after an intake of 25-30 grams in a single dose, which is far above the usage in normal foods.
    Dietary restrictions:
    • Mannitol can be used by all religious groups, vegans and vegetarians. The term carbohydrate alcohol is a chemical definition; mannitol does not contain alcohol (ethanol).
    Acceptable daily intake:
    • Unknown
    Status:
    • Unknown
Info from proe.info:
  • Description:
    • Benefits:
      • Unknown
    • General:
      • Unknown
    • Harm:
      • Unknown
    • Legal:
      • Unknown
    • Use:
      • Unknown
    • Links:
      • Unknown
    Dietary restrictions:
    • Unknown
    Acceptable daily intake:
    • Unknown
    Status:
    • Unknown
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  • Description:
      • Unknown
    Dietary restrictions:
    • Unknown
    Acceptable daily intake:
    • is not limited or specified (JECFA, 1986)
    Status:
    • Approved in the EU.
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