A humectant /hjuːˈmɛktənt/ is a hygroscopic (water-absorbing) substance used to keep things moist. They are used in many products, including food, cosmetics...
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by using one of four methods: partial drying, osmotic drying using a humectant, dry infusion and by formulation. A variety of products are classified...
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form of toners; they contain water and a humectant such as glycerine, and little if any alcohol (0–10%). Humectants help to keep the moisture in the upper...
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It is also widely used as a sweetener in the food industry and as a humectant in pharmaceutical formulations. Because of its three hydroxyl groups,...
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used as a humectant in some cigarettes. Beyond its use as a sugar substitute in reduced-sugar foods, sorbitol is also used as a humectant in cookies...
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surfactants, and water. In addition to soap, lather shaving creams include a humectant for softer consistency and keeping the lather moisturised. Brushless shaving...
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state of dryness (desiccation) in its vicinity; it is the opposite of a humectant. Commonly encountered pre-packaged desiccants are solids that absorb water...
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main ingredient in bath salt, with additives such as glycerin (used as a humectant) and fragrances. The purpose of bath salts is mostly to make the bathing...
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cosmetics, and personal-care products, panthenol is a moisturizer and humectant, used in ointments, lotions, shampoos, nasal sprays, eye drops, lozenges...
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agents provide a shiny appearance or protective coating to foods. Humectants Humectants prevent foods from drying out. Tracer gas Tracer gas allow for package...
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ingredient in root beer and cream soda. The extract also is used as a humectant in baked goods, frozen dairy products, and puddings and as a foaming agent...
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solution, but will still set to a hard product. Maltose is also less humectant than glucose, so candy produced with high-maltose syrup will not become...
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"not an active substance for hand antisepsis". Glycerol is added as a humectant. Social distancing (also known as physical distancing) includes infection...
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bath salts contain glycerine so the product will act as an emollient, humectant, or lubricant. Fragrances and colors are often added to bath salts; the...
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architecture in using humidity buffering as a passive indoor climate control, thus reducing the need for air conditioning and ventilation. Desiccant Humectant...
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used as a plasticizer in gelatin capsules, as an emollient, and as a humectant. Maltitol provides between 2 and 3 kilocalories per gram [kcal/g] (8–10 kJ/g)...
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tallow in soap; collagen-derived glycerine, which used as a lubricant and humectant in many haircare products, moisturizers, shaving foams, soaps and toothpastes;...
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swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue. Urea in low doses is a humectant while at high doses (above 20%) it causes breakdown of protein in the...
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low-carb, sugar-free, and diabetic cooking recipes. It is also used as a humectant, stabiliser, and thickening agent. Polydextrose is a form of soluble fiber...
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excellent emulsifier for fat-in-water emulsions and can also function as a humectant. To be labeled as SSL for sale within the United States, the product must...
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by food processors to enhance the flavor of and sweeten products, as a humectant to retain moisture in cookies and cakes, and as an ingredient in cereal...
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U maltitol humectant, stabiliser 966 A E U lactitol humectant 967 A E U xylitol humectant, stabiliser 999 E U quillaia extract humectant 1001 A U choline...
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sucrose, glucose, or other nutritive sweeteners. Fructose is an excellent humectant and retains moisture for a long period of time even at low relative humidity...
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retrogradation inhibitor, salt, lubricant, surfactant, preservative, hardener, humectant, fragrance, and color. A petroleum additive gives the compound a smooth...
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among the ingredients. In alcohol-based hand sanitizers, it is used as a humectant to prevent the skin from drying. Propylene glycol is used as a solvent...
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in commercially prepared foods are as a thickener, a sweetener, and a humectant (an ingredient that retains moisture and thus maintains a food's freshness)...
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product is not suitable for vegans. Glycerin A moisturizing factor and humectant that attracts and binds moisture in the stratum corneum (outer-most layer...
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common food additive, for instance as a solvent in flavorings, and for its humectant function, with E number E1518 and Australian approval code A1518. It is...
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ingredients used are as listed: Sugar, Gum Base, Glucose Syrup, Flavourings, Humectant (Glycerol), Emulsifier (Soybean Lecithin), Sweeteners (Acesulfame K, Sucralose)...
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maintain the quality and extend the shelf life of the product. These humectants bind water by establishing many hydrogen bonds with water molecules. Sorbitol...
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