Allitol is a rare natural polyol that can be used as a sweetener. Allitol is an important intermediate for the preparation of the agents which against diabetes, cancer, and viral infections, including AIDS[1].
[1]. Zhu Y, et al. Construction of allitol synthesis pathway by multi-enzyme coexpression in Escherichia coli and its application in allitol production. J Ind Microbiol Biotechnol. 2015 May;42(5):661-9.
















