What is sorbitol?Sorbitol is derived from corn,can be widely used in food,cosmetic,pharmaceutical and other industries.There are two kinds of types of Sorbitol: 99% powder & 70% solution.Please feel free to contact us if you are looking for sorbitol.sales23@tnjchem.com
Sorbitol (CAS 50-70-4) is a sugar alcohol produced by reduction of glucose. The compound is a polyol found mainly in corn and fruits such as apples, prunes, peaches, and pears. Although produced for varying uses synthetically the D-Sorbitol has been observed to be produced by the bacterium Zymomonas mobilis from glucose with the use of glucose-fructose oxidoreductase. Metabolism of D-Sorbitol has been found to generate superoxide anion radicals in mitochondria.
1. With refreshing sweetness, 60% sweetness of sucralose, low calorific value
2. With good moisture absorption, it’s used in food to prevent food drying and aging, extend product shelf life.
3. As non-volatile sugar polyol, it can keep food aroma.
Appearance: 99% powder solid or 70% liquid
Solubility: Soluble in water (182 mg/ml at 20° C), glycerol, propylene glycol, methanol (slightly soluble), ethanol (slightly soluble), acetic acid (slightly soluble), phenol (slightly soluble), acetamide (slightly soluble), DMF, isopropanol, butanol, cyclohexanol, acetone, pyridine, hot alcohol (quite soluble), and cold alcohol (sparingly soluble). Insoluble in ether. Almost insoluble in most other inorganic solvents.
Specification
Product Name Purity StandardD-Sorbitol powder ≥99.0% Food, Medical
Sorbitol solution ≥ 70.0% Food, Medical, Cosmetic
* Please refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data.
Application
In Food industry
Sorbitol is a sugar substitute often used in diet foods (including diet drinks and ice cream) and sugar-free Chewing gum.
In Pharmaceutical industry
As the excipient for processing Vitamin C, injection, humectant and stabilizing agent.
In Personal care industry
As humectant for toothpaste, with moisturizing protection and cool, comfortable, and delicious sweet taste, antid
dry reagent for cosmetic,surface active agent.
Packing
Powder: 25kg/bag, about 15 mts/20GP
Solution: 250kg/drum; about 20 mts/20GP