Is Mannitol a Stored Food? Understanding This Unique Carbohydrate
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While starch is the primary energy reserve for most plants, other organisms utilize different carbohydrates for storage. Mannitol, a type of sugar alcohol, serves as a crucial stored food and carbon compound in many fungi, brown algae, and some plants. Its biological function, however, is often more complex and multi-purpose than simple energy storage.
