Sorbitol

Sorbitol

Sorbitol is a chemical rawmaterial in the shape of white crystalline granule or powder. It is unlikely to crystallize in aqueous solution and can chelate various metal ions.Generally, it is chemically stable and will not react with acid and alkali. Asa functional sweetener, Sorbitolis a good substitute for sugar.

Applications
Sorbitol has the nutritional benefits of polyols, that is, low calorie,low sugar and anti-caries. It has found countless applications in food,cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. Sorbitolis typically used as a sweetener, moisturizer, excipient, preservative, etc.

Specifications
Granule size: 20~60Mesh
Assay: 99.0% min
Sorbitol: 98.0% min
Reducing sugars: 0.15% max
Total sugars: 0.5% max
pH (50% aq.sol.): 5.0 - 7.0
Residue on ignition: 0.1%
Heavy metals: 5ppm max
Nickel: 1ppm max
Lead: 1ppm max
Arsenic: 1ppm max
Chloride: 50ppm max
Sulphate: 50ppm max
Total bacterium: 100p/g max
Colon bacillus: Absent in 1g