Sorbitol

Product Overview

Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol widely used as a sweetener, humectant, and bulking agent in food applications. It offers mild sweetness, good water solubility, and moisture-retention properties, making it suitable for a variety of food formulations.

Sorbitol is available in crystalline powder and liquid forms to meet different processing and formulation requirements.

Product Features

  • Mild Sweetness: Provides approximately 60% of the sweetness of sucrose.
  • Moisture Retention: Helps maintain moisture in suitable food formulations.
  • Good Water Solubility: Suitable for various food processing applications.
  • Flexible Product Forms: Available in crystalline powder and liquid forms.
  • Versatile Functionality: Can serve as a sweetener, humectant, and bulking agent, depending on the application.

Applications

  • Confectionery: Used in sugar-free and reduced-sugar confectionery products.
  • Bakery Products: Helps retain moisture and maintain product texture.
  • Food & Beverage: Used in selected food and beverage formulations.
  • Chewing Gum: Serves as a sweetening and bulking ingredient.
  • Dietary Supplements: Can be used in suitable tablet, powder blend, and other supplement formulations, subject to grade and regulatory requirements.

Physical Properties

Item Description
Product Name Sorbitol
CAS No. 50-70-4
Molecular Formula C₆H₁₄O₆
Ingredient Type Sugar Alcohol / Polyol
Appearance White crystalline powder or clear, colorless viscous liquid
Sweetness Approximately 60% of the sweetness of sucrose
Solubility Freely soluble in water
Main Functions Sweetening, moisture retention, and bulking

Quality & Specifications

Product specifications may vary depending on the product form and grade. Detailed specifications, quality documents, packaging options, and storage recommendations are available upon request.

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