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 Maltose is used as an excipient in pharmaceuticals as well as in various foods. It is a natural compound found in many plants. Structure and properties Maltose (C12H22O11, Mr = 342.3 g/mol) is a disaccharide consisting of two molecules of glucose covalently and α-1,4-glycosidically bonded together. It exists as a white, crystalline powder with … Maltose
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
The preference for sweet is innate to us humans and we do not like to give up this taste experience. However, fruit cakes, desserts, etc. have the major disadvantage that they are very high in calories. The sweeteners that can be used as alternative sweeteners are: Acesulfame, aspartame, cyclamate, neohesperidin DC, saccharin and thaumatin. Advantages … Sweeteners: the Calorie-Free Alternative
Products Iced tea is available in numerous varieties, including as a beverage, as instant granules, and as a concentrate in grocery stores. It can also be prepared by the consumer. Iced tea is also referred to as. The correct English term would actually be . Ingredients Iced tea is traditionally prepared with black tea, fresh … Iced Tea
Definition On the one hand, drugs contain the active ingredients that mediate the pharmacological effects. On the other hand, they consist of excipients, which are used for the production or to support and regulate the drug effect. Placebos, which consist only of excipients and contain no active ingredients, are an exception. Excipients can be of … Auxiliary Materials
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 Cough syrups are commercially available from numerous suppliers. Typical categories include herbal, “chemical” (containing synthetic active ingredients), cough-irritant, and expectorant. They are sold in pharmacies and drugstores, among other places. Cough syrup can also be prepared by the patient. For example, vegetable extracts (see below), honey, sugar and drinking water can be used. Homemade … Cough Syrups
Products Maple syrup is available in, for example, pharmacies and drugstores and wholesale from various manufacturers. There are several grades of quality on sale, which differ in color and taste. According to increasing coloration: Grade AA, Grade A, Grade B, Grade C and Grade D. Light-colored products (Grade A) are considered to be of higher … Maple Syrup
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 Neotame is available from specialty retailers as a pure powder. Structure and properties Neotame (C20H30N2O5, Mr = 378.5 g/mol) is structurally related to aspartame, from which it is synthesized. It exists as a white powder and is soluble in water. Effects Neotame has a sweet taste and is used as a sweetener. It is … Neotame
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
