Sorbitol, also known as glucitol,is a sugar alcohol, which the human body metabolizes
slowly. It can be obtained by reduction of glucose, changing the aldehyde group to a
hydroxyl group. Most sorbitol is made from corn syrup, but it is also found in
apples, pears, peaches, and prunes.It is synthesized by sorbitol-6-phosphate
dehydrogenase, and converted to fructose by succinate dehydrogenase and sorbitol
dehydrogenase. Succinate dehydrogenase is an enzyme complex that participates
in the citric acid cycle.
CAS No.: 50-70-4
H S code: 2905 4400 00
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Use: Used in the chewing gum, candy, the sweetened bean paste, and so forth sugar free products. Health product raw material: Used in weight losing food, anti-constipation food, anticarious food, diabetic food, improving the human body physiological environment.
Package: 25 kg net in fibre drum or kraft paper bag lined with PE liner.
Item |
Standard FCCIV |
Result |
Identification |
Qualified |
Qualified |
Assay |
91.0-100.5% |
99.2% |
Arsenic |
Not more than 3 mg/kg |
Qualified |
Chloride |
Not more than 0.005% |
Qualified |
Heavy metals |
Not more than 5 mg/kg |
Qualified |
Lead |
Not more than 1 mg/kg |
Qualified |
Reducing Sugars |
Not more than 0.30% |
0.18% |
Residue on Ignition |
Not more than 0.1% |
0.06% |
Sulfate |
Not more than 0.01% |
Qualified |
Total Sugars |
Not more than 1.0% |
0.51% |
Water |
Not more than 1.0% |
0.88% |