SORBITOL
Physical & Chemical Properties Of Sorbitol:
- Description: A clear colourless syrupy liquid, sweet in taste, Odourless.
Identification: Passes A,B & C
Solubility: Miscible with water, glycerine & 1,2-propanediol
Optical Rotation: +1.50 to +3.50
Acidity & Alkalinity: Complies
Refractive Index @ 200C: 1.455 to 1.465
Relative Density: NLT 1.285
Arsenic: NMT 2 ppm
Heavy Metals: NMT 10 ppm
Chloride: NMT 50 ppm
Nickel: NMT 1 ppm
Sulphates: NMT 125 ppm
Reducing Sugars: Complies
Sulphated Ash: 0.000 to 0.100% w/w
Assay: A) Solid Matter: 68% to 72% w/w
B) Polyols: NLT 62 % w/w. - Packing: 300 kgs Drums
Description:
Sorbitol and sorbitol syrup are sugar alcohols or hydrogenated carbohydrates. They are also known as sugar replacers, bulk sweeteners or sugar-free sweeteners. Sorbitol can be found naturally in various fruits. The commercial production is obtained by the catalytic hydrogenation of dextrose and of glucose syrups which are mainly sourced from maize, wheat and tapioca starches.
Uses:
Food: Sorbitol is commonly used as humectant and stabilizer in bakery and pastry applications, extending shelf-life by maintaining the moisture content of foodstuff. Scientific evidence has shown beneficial effects of the use of sorbitol in food to human health.
Pharmaceuticals: Sorbitol is widely used as pharmaceutical excipient, in direct compression applications to make tablets, where it provides bulk and sweetness to the drug products.
Sorbitol is recognized as the ideal base for personal care applications such as toothpaste and mouthwash. It indeed prevents the toothpaste from drying out thanks to its humectant function and gives the required viscosity. In addition, sorbitol has also a highly pronounced cooling effect when placed in water or in the mouth.
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