Sorbitol, also called D-sorbitol, CAS 50-70-4, E420, and D-glucitol, is a type of carbohydrate. It falls into a category of sugar alcohols called polyols.
This water-soluble compound is found naturally in some fruits, including apples, apricots, dates, berries, peaches, plums, and figs.
It's also commercially manufactured from corn syrup for use in packaged foods, beverages, and medications.
Commercially, sorbitol is used to preserve moisture, add sweetness, and provide texture to products, as well as potentially support digestive and oral health.
| Item | Standard | Results |
| Appearance | Colorless,clear,transparent, viscous liquid with sweet taste | conforms |
| Solids content % | 69.0-71.0 | 70.4 |
| Moisture % | 29.0-31.0 | 29.6 |
| Index of refraction (20ºC) | 1.4575-1.4620 | 1.4601 |
| Relative density (20ºC) g/ml | ≥1.285 | 1.3051 |
| Sorbitol Content % | 71-83(HPLC) | 76.8 |
| PH Value | 5.0-7.0 | 6.88 |
| Conductivity μS/cm | ≤10 | 0.03 |
| Reducing sugar % | ≤0.15 | 0.06 |
| Total sugar % | 6.0-8.0 | 7.44 |
| Iron(Fe) mg/kg | ≤1.0 | <1.0 |
| Nickel(Ni) mg/kg | ≤1.0 | <1.0 |
| Chloride(Cl) mg/kg | ≤10 | <10 |
| Sulfate(SO4) mg/kg | ≤20 | <20 |
| Heavy metal(As Pb) mg/kg | ≤1.0 | <1.0 |
| Arsenic(As) mg/kg | ≤1.0 | <1.0 |
| Residue on ignition % | ≤0.10 | <0.10 |
| Total numbers of colony cfu/g | ≤100 | conforms |
| Crystallize tendency | 48 hours not crystallize in -18ºC | conforms |
Food industry: it's used often in chewing gums, candies, frozen desserts, COOKIEs, cakes, icings and fillings.
Also, it's used in oral care products, including toothpaste and mouthwash, as well as in cosmetics and personal care products.
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