The composition, which is free of
humectants, provides a mean fluoride uptake greater than 550 ppm.
Sorbitol is an artificial
humectant that is widely used in the jerky industry for several reasons: it has a low caloric value, is well tolerated by diabetics, extends the shelf life of food products, and does not cause browning in food when heated (Emerton and Choi, 2008).
The moist products necessarily contain ingredients known as "
humectants"--substances that promote the retention of moisture in the product.
Second-generation moisturizers add emollients and
humectants to bind water and lipids for temporary barrier improvement.
Experimental data indicated that among the tested
humectants, sorbitol protected E.
HydraSoft technology contains a neutral, odourless skin-friendly,
humectant moisturiser combined with dimethicone, which forms a protective barrier that blocks attacks from foreign substances and prevents the skin from drying out.
RHODES, GREECE -- Lactamide monoethanolamine, a lactic acid-derived
humectant commonly found in over-the-counter lotions and bath gels, appears to be beneficial for the treatment of cradle cap, Virginie Ribet, Ph.D., said at the 15th Congress of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology.
Under the agreement terms, Sankyo Pharma will transfer to STADA its 11 proprietary items including endermic antiphlogistic Mobilat and circulatory enhancer and
humectant Hirudoid.
Celebration FreezeThaw is a blend of sugar, glucose and the
humectant sorbitol.
For regular washing and conditioning, try Suave
Humectant Shampoo and Conditioner ($2, drugstores).
On top of all that, dried figs contain a natural
humectant, which helps extend freshness and moistness in baked products.
Betaine is an excellent
humectant in foods since it reduces water activity, thereby extending shelf life.