# humectant

> hygroscopic substance used to keep things moist

**Wikidata**: [Q911854](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q911854)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humectant)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/humectant


## References

1. CAC/GL 36-1989: Class names and the international numbering system for food additives, 2017 English revision
2. Food Chemistry