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Mannitol(E421)
Level 3 — ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary
Mannitol is a natural sweetener — Texturizer in chewing gum, candy, jams, jellies
What it does
Texturizer in chewing gum, candy, jams, jellies
Where you'll see it
Chewing gum (up to 30%), candy, pressed mints (98%), soft candy, jams (15%)
What the research says
Excess consumption may have laxative effect.
Regulatory status
- US FDA: GRAS
- EU: approved
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): excess consumption may have a laxative effect if ingested daily