Product Name: Sorbitol powder

Synonyms: D-Glucitol, D-Sorbitol, Sorbit, Sorbol,

CAS No.: 50-70-4

INS No.: 420

H.S. Code.: 29054400

Molecular Formula: C6H14O6

Molecular Weight: 182.2

Description: Sorbitol, a polyol (sugar alcohol), is a bulk sweetener found in numerous food products. Sorbitol is about 60 percent as sweet as sucrose with one-third fewer calories. It has a smooth mouthfeel with a sweet, cool and pleasant taste.

Specification: BP, USP, EP, FCC

Item Specification 

Appearance White, Crystal Granular, or Powder

Assay            ≥ 98.0% 

Moisture Content ≤ 1.0%

Total Sugar ≤ 0.30%

Reducing Sugar ≤ 0.10%

Density ≥ 1.45

Specific Rotation 4.0 – 7.0

PH Value (50%) 5.0 – 7.0

Residue on Ignition ≤ 0.1%

Heavy Metals (as Pb) ≤ 5ppm

Nickel ≤ 1ppm

Lead ≤ 0.5ppm

Chlorides ≤ 10ppm

Sulphates ≤ 20ppm

Arsenic ≤ 1ppm Conforms

Particle Size 20–60mesh, 60–120mesh

Total Plate Count ≤ 1000pcs/g

Molds and Yeasts ≤ 100pcs/g

E. Coli Negative Negative

Package: 25kg/Bag with Kraft Bag and PE inner.

Usage: Sorbitol has been safely used in processed foods for almost half a century. It is also used in other products, such as Food Additives (Humectant; Texturizing Agent; Nutritive Sweetener), Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics Industry, it is non-cariogenic and may be useful to people with diabetes.

Sorbitol has been affirmed as GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is approved for use by the European Union and numerous countries around the world, including Australia, Canada and Japan.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry, ventilated environment.