Products Maltitol is available as a pure substance in specialty stores. It is found in numerous processed products. Structure and properties Maltitol (C12H24O11, Mr = 344.3 g/mol) is a polyol and a sugar alcohol derived from the disaccharide maltose, which is derived from starch. It exists as a white crystalline powder that is highly soluble … Maltitol
Products Mannitol is commercially available as a powder and as an infusion preparation. The pure substance is available in pharmacies and drugstores. Structure and properties D-mannitol (C6H14O6, Mr = 182.2 g/mol) exists as white crystals or white powder that dissolves readily in water. Mannitol is a hexavalent sugar alcohol and occurs naturally in plants, algae, … Mannitol
Products Cyclamate is found in beverages, foods, and pharmaceuticals, among other products (E 952). It is also available in the form of small tablets, powder or liquid. Cyclamate was first synthesized in the 1930s in the United States and patented in the 1940s. Structure and properties Cyclamate is cyclohexylsulfamic acid or the corresponding sodium or … Cyclamate
Products Aspartame is found in numerous products. It is available as a pure substance in specialized stores. Aspartame was accidentally discovered by James M. Schlatter at Searle in 1965. Structure and properties Aspartame (C14H18N2O5, Mr = 294.3 g/mol) exists as a white, crystalline, odorless, and slightly hygroscopic powder that is sparingly soluble in water (10 … Aspartame
Products Xylitol (xylitol, birch sugar) is commercially available as a powder. In addition, it is contained in numerous processed products such as chewing gums, candies, sweets, mouthwashes and toothpastes. Structure and properties Xylitol (C5H12O5, Mr = 152.1 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder or as crystals and is very soluble in water. It is … Xylitol
Products Xylose is available in specialty stores. The name is derived from the Greek name for wood (xylon). Structure and properties The D-xylose (C5H10O5, Mr = 150.1 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder or colorless needles and is readily soluble in water. It is a monosaccharide (a carbohydrate) and an aldopentose, that is, a … Xylose
Products Coconut blossom sugar is available in grocery stores and specialty stores from various suppliers. It is mainly produced in Indonesia and the Philippines. Structure and properties Coconut blossom sugar is obtained from the sap (nectar) of the flowers of the coconut palm by boiling down and crystallization. It is usually present as a brown, … Coconut Blossom Sugar
Products Fructose is available as a pure substance in pharmacies and drugstores. It is also present in countless products, foods and beverages mainly as a component of ordinary sugar (sucrose). Sucrose consists of one molecule each of fructose and glucose covalently bonded to each other and is broken down into its components in the intestine. … Fructose Health Benefits
Products Glucose is found in numerous medicines, medical devices, in dietary supplements, and in countless natural and processed foods (e.g., bread, pasta, candy, potatoes, rice, fruits). As a pure substance, it is available as a pharmacopoeia-grade powder in pharmacies and drugstores. Structure and properties D-glucose (C6H12O6, Mr = 180.16 g/mol) is a carbohydrate belonging to … Glucose
Products Erythritol is used as an excipient in pharmaceuticals and is also used in food and personal care products. It is a sugar alcohol with 4 carbon atoms. Structure and properties Erythritol (C4H10O4, Mr = 122.1 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder or as free-flowing granules and is readily soluble in water. Erythritol is … Erythritol
Products Numerous active ingredients and pharmaceutical excipients are present in drugs as salts. They are also present in dietary supplements, in foods, medical devices and cosmetics. Various salts are available as open goods in pharmacies and drugstores. Structure Salts consist of positively and negatively charged atoms or compounds, that is, cations and anions. Together they … Salts
Products Lactose is available as a pure substance in pharmacies and drugstores. It is a natural component of the milk (lac) of mammals and is found in many foods. Lactose is extracted from whey. Structure and properties Lactose (C12H22O11, Mr = 342.3 g/mol) is a disaccharide composed of glucose and galactose and belongs to the … Lactose: Role in Diet
