(hue-MEK-tant), noun
A substance that absorbs moisture or retains water.
Sorbitol, a HUMECTANT, is used in the processing of dried fruit.
| Front | humectant |
|---|---|
| Back | (hue-MEK-tant), noun A substance that absorbs moisture or retains water. Sorbitol, a HUMECTANT, is used in the processing of dried fruit. |
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