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: BP, USP, EP, FCC V
| Item |
Specification |
Results |
| Appearance |
White, Crystal Granular, or Powder |
Conforms |
| Assay |
≥ 98.0% |
99.50% |
| Moisture Content |
≤ 1.0% |
0.42% |
| Total Sugar |
≤ 0.30% |
0.20% |
| Reducing Sugar |
≤ 0.10% |
0.05% |
| Density |
≥ 1.45 |
1.48 |
| Specific Rotation |
4.0 – 7.0 |
4.6 |
| PH Value (50%) |
5.0 – 7.0 |
6.4 |
| Residue on Ignition |
≤ 0.1% |
Conforms |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) |
≤ 5ppm |
Conforms |
| Nickel |
≤ 1ppm |
Conforms |
| Lead |
≤ 0.5ppm |
Conforms |
| Chlorides |
≤ 10ppm |
Conforms |
| Sulphates |
≤ 20ppm |
Conforms |
| Arsenic |
≤ 1ppm |
Conforms |
| Particle Size |
20–60mesh |
20–60mesh |
| Total Plate Count |
≤ 1000pcs/g |
10pcs/g |
| Molds and Yeasts |
≤ 100pcs/g |
10pcs/g |
| E. Coli |
Negative |
Negative |
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.
