Natural sorbitol sweetener crystal powderProduct Name: | Sorbitol |
Water solubility: | easily soluble in water |
Appearance: | White crystalline powder |
Shelf Life: | 2 Years |
Chemical formula | C6H14O6 |
Molecular weight | 182.17 |
Boiling point | 295 ºC |
Density | 1.489 g/cm³ |
Sorbitol is also known as sorbitol and its molecular formula is C6H14O6. It is the main photosynthesis product of Rosaceae plants. It is white hygroscopic powder or crystalline powder, flakes or granules, odorless. Depending on the crystallization conditions, the melting point varies from 88 to 102°C, and the relative density is about 1.49. It is easily soluble in water (1g can be dissolved in about 0.45mL water), slightly soluble in ethanol and acetic acid. It has a refreshing sweetness, the sweetness is about half of that of sucrose, and its calorific value is similar to that of sucrose. It will not cause dental caries when used as a sweetener. In the food industry, it is mostly 69-71% sorbitol liquid. Toxicity tests have shown that excessive oral administration can cause diarrhea and digestive disorders.
Sorbitol has sweet properties: D-sorbitol has a cool sweet taste, and its sweetness is about 50%-70% of that of sucrose. 1g of D-sorbitol produces 16.7kJ of calories in the human body. After eating, it will not be converted into glucose in the blood, nor will it be affected by insulin.
D-Sorbitol has good moisturizing properties, which can keep food to a certain degree of moisture, prevent drying, and prevent sugar, salt, etc. from crystallizing, maintaining the balance of sweet, sour, and bitter taste, and enhancing the flavor of food. It is a non-volatile polyol, so it has the function of maintaining the aroma of food.Items | Specification |
Content (dry basis) | 70% |
Solid substance | 70% |
D-mannitol | ≤8% |
Total sugar | 6-10% |
Refractive index (n20D) | 1.4574-1.4595 |
Specific rotation [a]20D | +4.0 º ~ + 5.5 º |
DE (dry basis) | ≤0.21% |
Density | 1.280-1.316 |
PH | 5.0-7.0 |
Heavy metal | ≤5 mg/kg |
Nickle | ≤1 mg/kg |
Pb | ≤0.2 mg/kg |
As | ≤0.2 mg/kg |
Fe | ≤0.5 mg/kg |
Sulphate ash | ≤0.1% |
Chlorid | ≤20 mg/kg |
Sulphate | ≤30 mg/kg |
1. It can be used as a raw material for the production of vitamin C. Sorbitol can be produced by fermentation and chemical synthesis. It can also be used as a raw material for industrial surfactants to produce Span and Tween surfactants.
2. Nutritive sweeteners, wetting agents, chelating agents and stabilizers. It is a special sweetener with moisturizing function. It is not converted into glucose in the human body and is not controlled by insulin. It is suitable for diabetic patients.
3. Synthetic resin and plastic, separate and analyze low boiling point oxygen-containing compounds, etc. It is also used as a gas chromatography stationary liquid, thickener, hardener, insecticide, etc.
4. It is a substitute for glycerin, its moisture retention is milder than that of glycerin, and its taste is better. It can be used in combination with other moisturizers to achieve a synergistic effect. It is also used in the pharmaceutical industry as a raw material for the manufacture of vitamin C.
5. Diuretic dehydrating agent. It is used for the treatment of cerebral edema and increased intracranial pressure, the treatment of increased intraocular pressure for glaucoma, and also used for edema and oliguria with normal heart and kidney function.
1. It can be used as toothpaste, cosmetics, tobacco.
2. It can be used to moisturize raisins, thicken and preserve aroma of alcohol and refreshing drinks, as well as candy and chewing gum.
3. It can be used as food additives, cosmetic raw materials, organic synthetic raw materials, moisturizers, solvents, etc.
4. It can be used in the pharmaceutical industry. The sorbitan ester produced by nitration of sorbitol is a drug for the treatment of coronary heart disease.