Sorbitol
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- Category :
Food and Feed additives/Food additives
- CAS NO : 50-70-4
- EC NO : 200-061-5
- Molecular Formula : C6H14O6
- Main Specifications : 91%
- Synonyms : Clucitol;D-Glucitol;D-Sorbit;D-Sorbitol;Glucitol;Gulitol;L-gulitol;Sorbite;
Package: N.W.25KG,900KG BAG
Uses : food ,chemical and pharm industry
Molecular Structure:
Product description:
1.Properties of Sorbitol:
Product name:Sorbitol
Synonyms: D-Sorbitol ; D-Glucitol ;Sorbitol
CAS No.: 50-70-4
EINECS No.: 200-061-5
Molecular Formula: C6H14O6
Molecular Weight:182.17
Sorbitol is a new kind of sweetener extracted from glucose,sorbitol is colorless, odorless,clear and sticky liquid or crystalline powder with sweet taste,with excellent characters of freshness-maintain,fragrant-retain,color-keep and wetness
2.Characteristics of Sorbitol:
1)With refreshing sweetness,60% sweetness of sucralose, low calorific value
2)With good moisture absorption,it's used in food to prevent food drying and aging, extend product shelf life.
3)As non-volatile sugar polyol,it can keep food aroma.
3.Specification of Sorbitol:
Item Specification
Syrup Powder
Appearance Colorless, Syrupy Liquid White crystal
Dry Substance 69.0~71.0% 91.0-100.5%
Water Content 29.0~31.0% ≤1.5%
Reducing Sugars ≤0.21% ≤0.3%
Total Sugars 6.0~8.0% ≤0.5%
PH Value 5.0~7.59 Sample:Water=1:1) 3.5-7.0(50% solution)
Nickel ≤2.0 mg/kg ≤2.0 mg/kg
Chloride ≤50 mg/kg ≤50 mg/kg
Sulphate ≤100 mg/kg ≤100 mg/kg
Heavy Metals ≤1.0 mg/kg ≤1.0 mg/kg
Arsenic ≤1.0 mg/kg ≤1ppm
Ignition Residue ≤0.10% ≤0.10%
4.Application of Sorbitol:
1)Food industry: Ice cream, drinks, chewing gum, candy, sweetened bean paste and cake etc for sugar free food.
2)Pharmaceutical industry: as the excipient for processing Vitamin C, injection, humectant and stabilizing agent.
3) Chemical industry: humectant for toothpaste, anti dry reagent for cosmetic, surface active agent.
5.Packing of Sorbitol:
Powder: 25kg/bag, about 15-18 mts/20'gp Syrup: 250kg/drum,about 20 mts/20'gp
6. Storage of Sorbitol:
Sorbitol should be stored in a cool and dry well-closed container and in ventilated area, kept away from moisture and strong light or high temperature.
Shelf Life: Two years under well Storage situation and stored away from direct sun light.