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humectant /hjuːˈmɛktənt/ is a
hygroscopic (water-absorbing)
substance used to keep
things moist. They are used in many products,
including food, cosmetics...
- 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...
- by
using one of four methods:
partial drying,
osmotic drying using a
humectant, dry
infusion and by formulation. A
variety of
products are classified...
- 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,...
- 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...
- surfactants, and water. In
addition to soap,
lather shaving creams include a
humectant for
softer consistency and
keeping the
lather moisturised.
Brushless shaving...
- cosmetics, and personal-care products,
panthenol is a
moisturizer and
humectant, used in ointments, lotions, shampoos,
nasal sprays, eye drops, lozenges...
-
state of
dryness (desiccation) in its vicinity; it is the
opposite of a
humectant.
Commonly encountered pre-packaged
desiccants are
solids that
absorb water...
- 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...
-
agents provide a
shiny appearance or
protective coating to foods.
Humectants Humectants prevent foods from
drying out.
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