What is Sorbitol?

Sorbitol is a new kind of sweetener made from purified glucose as material via hydrogenation refining,

concentrating. When it was absorbed by human body, it spreads slowly and then oxidizes to fructose, and takes part in fructose metabolization. It doesn't affect blood sugar and uric sugar. Hence, it can be used as sweetener for diabetics. With high-moisture-tatiblizing, acid-resisitance and non-ferment nature, it can be used as sweetener and monisturizer. The sweet intensity contained in sorbitol is lower than that in sucrose, and it can`t be utilized by some bacteria. It can be widely used in many industries such as food, leather, cosmetic, paper making, textile, plastic, toothpaste and rubber.

Sorbitol , less commonly known as glucitol, is a sugar alcohol with a sweet taste which the human body metabolizes slowly. It can be obtained by reduction of glucose, which changes the aldehyde group to a hydroxyl group. Most sorbitol is made from corn syrup, but it is also found in nature, for example in apples, pears, peaches, and prunes.

Function
 

Sorbitol sweetener; Moisturizing agent (mainly for diabetes, liver disease, cholecystitis patients etc. So agent; Organization improver (such as can make the cake and organization, prevent starch aging. The synthesis of vitamin C raw material.Glycerin substitute. Drink a cover after the role of saccharin sodium bitter and sweet taste thick heavy things. EEC used in chocolate, candy, ice cream, edible pigment thinner, Effect of jam, Cake precast powder,Paste, etc.

The sorbitol is one kind of versatility industrial chemicals, it has the extremely widespread function in food, daily chemical, medicine etc, and can be used as may take the sweet taste,excipient,antiseptic etc, simultaneously has the polyols nutrition superiority, such as low heat value, low sugar, guard against effect and so on.