Widely used as a sweetener in sugar-free and low-calorie foods, including chewing gum, candies, and baked goods, due to its lower caloric content compared to sugar. It is also employed as a humectant in personal care products like toothpaste, mouthwash, and skin creams to retain moisture and improve texture. In the pharmaceutical industry, it serves as an excipient in liquid medications, syrups, and tablets, providing stability and enhancing palatability. Additionally, it is utilized in the production of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) as a precursor in the chemical synthesis process. Its non-cariogenic properties make it a preferred ingredient in oral care products to prevent tooth decay.