Sorbitol Powder, 20-60mesh, 40-60mesh, 60-120mesh, not caking, E420, manufacturer, BP, USP, EP, FCC standard

Product Name: Sorbitol Liquid 

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

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 Conforms

Particle Size 20–60mesh, 40-60mesh, 60–120mesh

Total Plate Count ≤ 1000pcs/g

Molds and Yeasts ≤ 100pcs/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.