SORBITOL
SPECIFICATION
CHEMICAL FORMULA: C6H14O6 |
CAS NO.: 50-70-4 |
MOLECULAR WEIGHT:182.17 |
E NUMBER: E 420 |
DESCRIPTION:
Sorbitol, a polyol (sugar alcohol), is a bulk sweetener found in numerous food products. In addition to providing sweetness, it is an excellent humectant and texturizing agent. Sorbitol is about 60 percent as sweet as sucrose with one-third fewer calories. It has a smooth mouth feel with a sweet, cool and pleasant taste. It is non-cariogenic and may be useful to people with diabetes. Sorbitol has been safely used in processed foods for almost half a century. It is also used in other products, such as pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
SPECIFICATION:
ITEM |
UNIT |
STANDARD |
Appearance |
– |
Transparent, sweetie, viscidity |
Dry solids |
% |
69.0-71.0 |
Sorbitol content |
% |
NLT. 70.0 |
PH value |
– |
5.0-7.5 |
Specific Gravity(Relative density(d2020)) |
– |
1.285-1.315 |
Mannitol |
% |
5.0-8.0 |
Reducing Sugars |
% |
Max. 0.21 |
Total Sugars |
% |
Max. 8.0 |
Residue on ignition |
% |
Max. 0.05 |
Heavy metal |
% |
Max. 0.0005 |
Pb(base on pb) |
% |
Max. 0.0001 |
As (base on As) |
% |
Max. 0.0002 |
Chloride(base on Cl) |
% |
Max. 0.001 |
Sulphate (base on SO4) |
% |
Max. 0.005 |
Nickel(base on Ni) |
% |
Max. 0.0002 |
Total Plate Count |
cfu/ml max |
100 |
Total Mould & Yeast |
cfu/ml max |
10 |
STORAGE: Sorbitol should be stored in a well-closed container. Keep dry and store at room temperature. Double stacking can cause lumping.
STANDARD PARKAGING: 250kg PP Drum
SHELF LIFE: 2 Years