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Which type of syrup is given to patients suffering from D.M. (hyperglycemia) and patients on low caloric diets?
Which type of syrup is given to patients suffering from D.M. (hyperglycemia) and patients on low caloric diets?
- Non-sugar based syrup (correct)
- Sorbitol syrup
- Natural gum syrup
- Synthetic thickening agent syrup
Why is glycerin not used in non-sugar based syrups?
Why is glycerin not used in non-sugar based syrups?
- It is a gluconeogenetic substance (correct)
- It supports the growth of microorganisms
- It does not increase viscosity and sweetness
- It has laxative effects if ingested in large quantities
Why do artificial sweeteners need the addition of viscosity enhancers and preservatives?
Why do artificial sweeteners need the addition of viscosity enhancers and preservatives?
- They are not sweet enough on their own
- They have a very short shelf life
- They are naturally prone to microbial growth
- They don't have viscosity or self-preservation (correct)
What is the chemical stability of sorbitol?
What is the chemical stability of sorbitol?
What is the primary purpose of using sorbitol syrup in pharmaceuticals?
What is the primary purpose of using sorbitol syrup in pharmaceuticals?
Why is glycerin not used in non-sugar based syrups?
Why is glycerin not used in non-sugar based syrups?
What is the primary reason for the addition of viscosity enhancers and preservatives to artificial sweeteners?
What is the primary reason for the addition of viscosity enhancers and preservatives to artificial sweeteners?
Why are natural gums like acacia and tragacanth used as viscosity enhancers in syrups?
Why are natural gums like acacia and tragacanth used as viscosity enhancers in syrups?
What is the chemical stability of sorbitol?
What is the chemical stability of sorbitol?
Why is propylene glycol not used in non-sugar based syrups?
Why is propylene glycol not used in non-sugar based syrups?
Why is glycerin not used as a preservative in non-sugar based syrups?
Why is glycerin not used as a preservative in non-sugar based syrups?
What is the primary reason for adding viscosity enhancers and preservatives to artificial sweeteners?
What is the primary reason for adding viscosity enhancers and preservatives to artificial sweeteners?
What is the main reason for using sorbitol syrup in pharmaceuticals?
What is the main reason for using sorbitol syrup in pharmaceuticals?
Why are natural gums like acacia and tragacanth used as viscosity enhancers in syrups?
Why are natural gums like acacia and tragacanth used as viscosity enhancers in syrups?
What is the impact of ingesting large quantities of sorbitol syrup?
What is the impact of ingesting large quantities of sorbitol syrup?
