Product Name: Sorbitol Liquid
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, 40-60mesh, 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.