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D-Manitol
D-Mannitol is an open-chain hexahydric polyol, produced by hydrogenation of fructose. It is used as a nutrient, dietary supplement and a texturising agent. Due to its low hydroscopicity, D-mannitol is often used as a dusting powder to protect products against moisture pick-up. A major use of D-mannitol is in chewing gum. D-Mannitol is also widely used in intestinal permeability tests.
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