Product Name: Sorbitol powder
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: Food Grade FCC V
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
Particle Size 20–40mesh, 20–60mesh, 60–80mesh, 80-120mesh
Total Plate Count ≤ 1000pcs/g
Molds and Yeasts ≤ 100pcs/g
E. Coli Negative
Salmonella Negative in 25g
