Mannitol (D-Mannitol, Mannite)

D-Mannitol is widespread in plants and plant exudates, obtained from manna and seaweeds. D-Mannitol is used in the food industry as anticaking and free-flow agent, flavoring agent, lubricant and release agent, stabilizer and thickener and nutritive sweetener. Solubility: Clear, colorless, complete Specific Rotation: +23.3-24.3°, Insoluble Matter: < 0.01%, Loss on Drying: <0.05%, Residue on Ignition: <0.01%, Titratable Acid: <0.0008 meq/g, Reducing Sugars: Passes ACS9, Heavy Metals (Pb): <0.0005%