Mannitol is known as mannite or manna sugar, which is white, odorless and sweet tasting powder. Mannitol is non-cariogenic i.e. preventing development of tooth decay and has a low calorie content. Mannitol is also known as polyol (sugar alcohol) that is derived from a sugar known as mannose by reduction and is a naturally occurring alcohol found in fruits and vegetables. Mannitol is less absorbed by the body, hence it does not increase the ... Read more
