Used as a humectant in cosmetics and personal care products to retain moisture in skin and hair formulations. Commonly found in toothpaste and chewing gum as a sugar substitute due to its sweet taste and non-cariogenic properties. Serves as a stabilizer and texturizer in food products, helping maintain consistency and extend shelf life. Employed in pharmaceuticals as an excipient in tablets and syrups, improving solubility and palatability. Also utilized in the production of vitamin C through chemical conversion.