Mannitol

E421
Hazard level: No known concerns Thickener, stabiliser or emulsifier (E400–499)

What is Mannitol?

Sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and anti-caking agent. Laxative at high doses.

Is Mannitol safe?

Mannitol has no known health concerns in the amounts typically used in food.

Score impact: No penalty on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Found in 27 of 9,912 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: EFSA

Also known as

Mannitol is also known as e421, mannitol, d-mannitol — these all refer to the same ingredient.

mannitol e421 d-mannitol

Where Mannitol is typically found

Snacks Sweet Snacks Confectioneries Chewing Gum Sugar Free Chewing Gum

Related additives

Sorbitol (E420) Aspartame (E951) Glycerol (Glycerin) (E422) Acacia Gum (Gum Arabic) (E414) Natural Flavouring Acesulfame K (E950) Xylitol BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole) (E320) Soy Lecithin Carnauba Wax (E903) Alginic Acid (E400) Sodium Alginate (E401) Potassium Alginate (E402) Calcium Alginate (E404) Agar (E406) Carrageenan (E407)

Products containing Mannitol

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