Additionally , a mixture of humectants can be formulated to manipulate the sensory properties of the food product .
Sugar is used as the humectant for candied intermediate moisture fruits , and salt is used for intermediate moisture vegetables and fish .
A mixture of humectants can be formulated to manipulate the sensory properties of the food product .
Sugar is used as the humectant for candied intermediate moisture fruits , and salt is used for intermediate moisture vegetables and fish .