Mannitol (E421)
Updated October 2, 2026
Mannitol (E421) is a food additive in the “other additives” group. It appears in 1,227 products in our database, 476 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E421
- E-number
- E421
- Function
- Other additives
- Found in
- 1,227 products (476 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Mannitol
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Mannitol.
Popular products with Mannitol
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Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
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Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Mannitol?
In our database, Mannitol most often appears in sugar-free chewing gum, confectioneries, chewing gum and dietary supplements.
How many products contain Mannitol?
1,227 published products on Foodmetria list Mannitol, including 476 sold in the United States. Counts come from ingredient lists in Open Food Facts and update daily.
Product data: Open Food Facts (ODbL), updated daily. Additive information is for general education and is not medical advice. Always check the package label. Our methodology.