Mannitol
E421
E421, mannitol, D-mannitol, mannite, manitol, mannitol by hydrogenation, mannitol by fermentation
What it is
A polyol, also called a sugar alcohol, used in foods as a sweetener, bulking agent, carrier, humectant and texture modifier.
Why BOTIA flags it
BOTIA flags it because E421 can replace part of the sweetness and bulk normally supplied by sugars and may also serve texture-related functions.
BOTIA CAN
- Identify E421, mannitol or D-mannitol when declared on the label.
- Trigger the E-number, sweetener and texture information layers.
BOTIA CANNOT
- Determine the amount consumed from the ingredient list alone.
- Predict an individual's digestive response or determine whether the mannitol was made by hydrogenation or fermentation unless declared.