Widely used in the food industry as a sweetener and humectant, helping retain moisture and improve texture in products like chewing gum, baked goods, and candies. It serves as a sugar substitute in diabetic-friendly and low-calorie foods due to its low glycemic index and minimal impact on blood sugar levels.

In pharmaceuticals, it functions as an excipient in tablets, syrups, and suppositories, contributing to stability and providing a pleasant taste. It is also used as an oral laxative, drawing water into the large intestine to soften stool and facilitate bowel movements.

Commonly found in oral care products such as toothpaste and mouthwash for its sweetening and moisturizing properties, as well as its non-cariogenic nature that helps prevent tooth decay.

Also used in cosmetics and skincare formulations to hydrate and soften the skin, acting as a mild, non-irritating moisturizer.

Its ability to form clear solutions and resist crystallization makes it valuable in liquid preparations and syrups.