MANNITOL
Prepared at the 46th JECFA (1996), published in FNP 52 Add 4 (1996) superseding specifications prepared at the 33rd JECFA (1988), published in FNP 38 (1988). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 57th JECFA (2001). An ADI 'not specified' was established at the 30th JECFA (1986)
SYNONYMS D-Mannitol, mannite, INS No. 421
DEFINITION
Chemical names D-Mannitol
C.A.S. number 69-65-8
Chemical formula C6H14O6
Formula weight 182.17
Assay Not less than 96.0% and not more than 102.0% on the dried basis
DESCRIPTION White, odourless, crystalline powder
FUNCTIONAL USES Sweetener, humectant, texturizer, stabilizer, bulking agent
