Sorbitol Powder

Commodity Name: Sorbitol Powder
CAS No.: 50-70-4
H.S. Code.: 29054400
Molecular Formula: C6H14O6
Molecular Weight: 182.2
Molecular Structure:


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.

ItemSpecification
Appearance White, Crystal Powder
Identification A, B, C
Assay99.0%
Moisture Content 1.0%
Total Sugar 0.30%
Reducing Sugar 0.15%
Density1.45
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 0.005%
Sulphates 0.005%
Arsenic 1ppm
Total Plate Count 1000pcs/g
Molds and Yeasts 100pcs/g
E. ColiNegative

Package: 25kg/Bag with Kraft Bag and PE inner. Or 25kg carton with 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, Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics Industry.
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.