Erythritol Specification
ITEM: |
Erythritol |
CAS NO: |
149-32-6 |
MOLECULAR MASS: |
122.12 g·mol?1 |
MOLECULAR FORMULA: |
C4H10O4 |
EU No. |
E968 |
DESCRIPTION:
Erythritol, a polyol (sugar alcohol), is a good-tasting bulk sweetener which is suitable for a variety of reduced- calorie and sugar-free foods. It has been part of the human diet for thousands of years due to its presence in fruits and other foods. Erythritol has a high digestive tolerance, is safe for people with diabetes, and does not promote tooth decay.
SPECIFCATION:
ITEM |
UNIT |
STANDARD |
Appearance |
– |
White crystalline powder or granular |
Assay (on dry basis, HPLC) |
% |
99.5-100.5 |
PH Value |
– |
5-7 |
Loss on drying |
% |
Max. 0.20 |
Ash |
% |
Max. 0.10 |
Water |
% |
Max. 0.20 |
Melting range |
? |
119-123 |
Heavy metals(Pb) |
mg/kg |
Max. 1.0 |
As |
mg/kg |
Max. 0.30 |
Lead (Pb) |
mg/kg |
Max. 0.50 |
Reducing Sugars |
% |
Max. 0.30 |
Ribitol and glycerol |
% |
Max. 0.10 |
Pathogens |
CFU/g |
Negative |
Total Aerobic Microbial Count |
CFU/g |
Not more than 1000 |
Total Yeast & Mold Count |
CFU/g |
Not more than 100 |
Escherichia coli |
CFU/g |
Should be absent |
Salmonella |
CFU/g |
Should be absent |
PACKING: 25kg/Kraft bags, inside PE liner
STORAGE: Store unopened under 20? In dry conditions, away from direct sunlight. When opened, store under 20? in original container in dry conditions, away from direct sunlight.
SHELF LIFE: 2 Years in well storage conditions.