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Product Name: Sorbitol Powder
Synonyms: D-Glucitol, D-Sorbitol, Sorbit, Sorbol,
CAS No.: 50-70-4
INS No.: 420
H.S. Code.: 29054400
Molecular Formula: C6H14O6
Molecular Weight: 182.2
Description: Sorbitol, a polyol (sugar alcohol), is a bulk sweetener found in numerous food products. Sorbitol is about 60 percent as sweet as sucrose with one-third fewer calories. It has a smooth mouthfeel with a sweet, cool and pleasant taste.
Specification: USP36; BP2012
Item Specification
Appearance White, Crystal Granular, or Powder
Assay ≥ 98.0%
Moisture Content ≤ 1.0%
Total Sugar ≤ 0.30%
Reducing Sugar ≤ 0.10%
Density ≥ 1.45
Specific Rotation 4.0 – 7.0
PH Value (50%) 5.0 – 7.0
Residue on Ignition ≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb) ≤ 5ppm
Nickel ≤ 1ppm
Lead ≤ 0.5ppm
Chlorides ≤ 10ppm
Sulphates ≤ 20ppm
Arsenic ≤ 1ppm
Particle Size 20–60mesh, 40–60mesh, 60–80mesh, 80-120mesh
Total Plate Count ≤ 1000pcs/g
Molds and Yeasts ≤ 100pcs/g
E. Coli Negative
Salmonella Negative in 25g
Package: 25kg/Bag with Kraft Bag and PE inner.
Usage: Sorbitol has been safely used in processed foods for almost half a century. It is also used in other products, such as Food Additives (Humectant; Texturizing Agent; Nutritive Sweetener), Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics Industry, it is non-cariogenic and may be useful to people with diabetes.
Sorbitol has been affirmed as GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is approved for use by the European Union and numerous countries around the world, including Australia, Canada and Japan.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, ventilated environment.