Mannitol Powder
Uses and Benefits of Mannitol
We sell pure mannitol powder. The main uses and benefits of mannitol are;
- Mannitol is used as a low calorie sweetener and sugar alternative
- Diabetics use mannitol as a diabetic sweetener as it has little effect on blood sugar
- Mannitol can aid with weight loss as part of a controlled diet due to its low calorie content
- When heated during cooking mannitol does not burn or discolour like other sugar substitutes and sweeteners.
- Mannitol powder does not promote tooth decay as much as sugar (sucrose)
You are buying Mannitol Powder
You are buying pharmaceutical grade Mannitol powder. The mannitol powder is officially certified and comes with a certificate of analysis detailing the mannitol's composition and other quality characteristics.
We supply the highest quality mannitol powder in the UK. Our Mannitol Powder is a fine pure white powder and has a sweetness half that of sugar.
Mannitol Usage, Dosage and Side Effects
| How to use Mannitol |
Mannitol can be used to sweeten foods such as cereals, desserts and drinks. It can be used in much the same ways as sugar |
| When to take Mannitol |
Mannitol can be taken at any time of the day |
| Mannitol Dosage |
Do not exceed more than 20 grams per day |
| Mannitol side effects |
High dosages (over 20 grams) can cause side effects |
Information on Mannitol Powder
Mannitol is a polyol (sugar alcohol) widely used in the food and pharmaceutical industries because of its unique functional properties. It is about half as sweet as table sugar (sucrose) and has a desirable cooling effect often used to mask bitter tastes therefore used as a low calorie sweetener in cooking . Mannitol is non-carcinogenic and has a low calorific content.
Mannitol powder is suitable for ingestion and has been used safely around the world for over 60 years.
It is non hygroscopic, which means it does not pick up moisture. Its pleasant taste, stability to moisture pickup and ability to not discolour when heated makes mannitol powder ideal for use in pharmaceuticals and nutritional tablets.
Mannitol can help you manage conditions such as diabetes since it does not affect blood sugar levels, and can be used as a sugar alternative and low calorie sweetener in many circumstances. Due Mannitol being 1/2 as sweet as sugar people who have adjusted their taste to less sweet tasting palate can still enjoy desserts and treats made with mannitol powder without them tasting too sickly.
Using mannitol as a sweetener can help minimise caloric intake, which in turn leads to being able to manage and control weight on a more sustainable basis. Mannitol is used to give foods a sweet taste without increasing the calories. This means Mannitol Powder can increase weight loss as part of a calorie controlled diet.
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