mannitol
Osmotic diuretic agent
Mannitol is a sugar alcohol used in medicine and food.
As a medication, it's given intravenously to reduce brain swelling or pressure in the eye, and to promote urine production.
In food, it serves as a low-calorie sweetener with a cool taste, often appearing in sugar-free candies and chewing gum.
Polyol sweetener and humectant
- xylitolLow-calorie sugar replacement
- erythritolLow-calorie natural sweetener
- polyolMulti-hydroxyl alcohol compound
- isomerSame formula, different shape
hydroxyl · stereoisomer · reduction · hydrogenation · carbohydrate · monosaccharide · glycerol · inositol
Concerning membrane diffusion
- intravenousInto the vein
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
- hypertonicHigher solute than reference
- neuroprotectionSafeguarding neurons from damage
glaucoma · blood-brain barrier · traumatic brain injury · neurosurgery · bolus
Lacking added sweeteners
- low-calorieMinimal food energy content
- diabeticOne with glucose disorder
- candySugary edible treats
- chewing gumFlavored substance for mastication
confectionery · chocolate · mints · cooling effect · mouthfeel · tableting
Of the kidneys
- kidneyBlood-filtering organ
- urinationReleasing fluid waste
- dehydrationExcessive fluid loss
- electrolytesConducting ions in solution
hyponatremia · polyuria · tubular · filtration · excretion · urine output
Fine dry particles
- crystallineClear, ordered, brilliant
- whiteAbsence of pigment
- granularMade of tiny particles
- needle-shapedSlender and sharply pointed
polymorphism · hygroscopic · solubility · melting point · recrystallization · anhydrous · precipitate
Spore-bearing fruiting bodies
- seaweedSaltwater aquatic plants
- celeryEdible ribbed stalks
- pumpkinLarge orange autumn gourd
- cauliflowerCompact white vegetable head
additive · dusting powder · fondant · icing
sorbitol
Polyol sweetener and humectant
- xylitolLow-calorie sugar replacement
- erythritolLow-calorie natural sweetener
- polyolMulti-hydroxyl alcohol compound
isomer · hydroxyl · stereoisomer · reduction · hydrogenation · carbohydrate · monosaccharide · glycerol · inositol · maltitol
osmotic
Concerning membrane diffusion
- intravenousInto the vein
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
- hypertonicHigher solute than reference
neuroprotection · glaucoma · blood-brain barrier · traumatic brain injury · neurosurgery · bolus
sugar-free
Lacking added sweeteners
- low-calorieMinimal food energy content
- diabeticOne with glucose disorder
- candySugary edible treats
chewing gum · confectionery · chocolate · mints · cooling effect · mouthfeel · tableting
renal
Of the kidneys
- kidneyBlood-filtering organ
- urinationReleasing fluid waste
- dehydrationExcessive fluid loss
electrolytes · hyponatremia · polyuria · tubular · filtration · excretion · urine output
powder
Fine dry particles
- crystallineClear, ordered, brilliant
- whiteAbsence of pigment
- granularMade of tiny particles
needle-shaped · polymorphism · hygroscopic · solubility · melting point · recrystallization · anhydrous · precipitate
mushrooms
Spore-bearing fruiting bodies
cauliflower · additive · dusting powder · fondant · icing