CAS number
50-70-4
Industry
Food & Beverage
Typical form
Powder or 70% liquid
Additive number
INS 420 (E420)
Also known as: D-sorbitol, glucitol.
Typical grades: Crystalline powder and 70% solution (non-crystallising); food and pharma grades.
About Sorbitol
Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol with about 60% of the sweetness of sucrose. It is non-crystallising in syrup form and is also available as a crystalline powder.
Uses and applications
Food
Used in sugar-free confectionery, chewing gum and baked goods as a sweetener and humectant.
Oral care
Used in toothpaste as a humectant and sweetener.
Pharmaceutical
Used in syrups, chewable tablets and as an excipient.
Regulatory note and documentation
Food additives must meet the food regulations of the country of use, such as Codex Alimentarius standards, EU rules, US FDA requirements or the Food Standards Code in Australia and New Zealand, for the intended food and use level. Regulatory status, permitted levels and registration requirements vary by country, so please confirm requirements for your own product and market before use.
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