Introduction - Mannitol (polyol)
Bulk sweetener for confectionery (chewing gum, chewy sweet...)
Mannitol is found in its natural state in certain botanical species. This polyol is obtained industrially by hydrogenation of fructose.
Its physicochemical properties make it a suitable bulk sweetener for confectionery. Its main uses in the food industry are in chewing gums, chewy sweets and tablets.
Roquette is the world leader in mannitol production.
Roquette's polyols offer for food applications also includes:
Isomalt
Maltitol syrups & hydrogenated glucose syrups
Maltitol powder
Sorbitol solution
Sorbitol powder
Xylitol
Formulation assistance - Mannitol
Polyol for confectionery (chewing gum, sugar free tablets, sugar free caramels,...)
Here are a few recipes developed by Roquette using mannitol, which have led to profitable developments on the market.
- Sugar free tablets
- Dusting of chewing gums
- Chewing gum bulk
- Hard mannitol / xylitol coating
- Sugar free caramels, chewy sweets
Applications laboratories
Roquette has long provided customer service including formulation aid.
See here presentation of Applications Laboratories Services & Support
Formulation aid
For specific requests, please contact us
Sample Request
Early formulation is important and we recognize the need for formulators to have representative material for initial testing. We can provide small non-commercial samples wherever you are in the world, with both the corresponding certificate of analysis and conformity and the material safety data sheet.
To obtain access to this service, please submit your sample or other request here.
Request a sample
Mannitol - Current packaging for this family of products
- 25 kg bag
- Big bag 1000 kg
To check the immediate availability of these packaging formats or other special packaging, please contact us or your local Roquette representative for further information.
