Chinese name: Sorbitol liquid

Chemical name: D-Sorbitol

INCI Name: Sorbitol D-sorbitol

CAS Registry Numbers: 50-70-4 & 68425-17-2

EINECS login number: 200-061-5

HS Code: 2905440000

Molecular formula: C6H14O6

Molecular weight: 182.17

Synonyms: Sorbitol; 2,4-hexadienol; D-sorbitol; glucol; sorbitol, D-sorbitol, sorbitol, sorbitol, sorbitol, rositol, hexahexol; sorbitol solution; non-crystalline sorbitol solution; sorbitol syrup; Esasorb; Glucitol, D-; Gulitol; Hexahydricalcohol; Hydex 100gran.206; Karion, sionitol; L-gulitol; Liponic 70-NC; Meritol; Neosorb; Sorbitab; sorbite; Dsorbitol; Sorbitol, D-sorbitol, Cornitol

Application areas

Application areas	Application Notes
Food manufacturing industry	Confectionery making: Sorbitol liquid can be used to make confectionery, providing it with sweetness while reducing calories and its effects on teeth.Chewing gum production: As a sweetener for chewing gum, sorbitol not only provides a pleasant taste but also has a relatively small impact on oral health.
Beverage industry	Fruit juices and soft drinks: Adding sorbitol can provide a moderate sweetness to fruit juices and soft drinks without introducing additional sugar and calories.Coffee and tea beverages: As a sweetener for coffee or tea, sorbitol is suitable for those seeking low-sugar, low-calorie drinks.
Baking industry	Pastries and cakes: As a substitute for traditional sugar, sorbitol syrup can be used to make a variety of pastries and cakes, adding sweetness to them.Bread and biscuits: Used in baked goods such as bread and biscuits to provide consumers with low-sugar, low-calorie options.
Pharmaceutical manufacturing	Sorbitol solution is especially suitable for children’s products, where it helps improve taste and mouthfeel, making formulations more pleasant and easier to accept. In addition, due to its beneficial properties for oral health, it is widely used in oral care products such as toothpaste and mouthwash.
Special food industry	Diabetic Foods: Sorbitol liquid is an ideal alternative in the manufacture of diabetes-friendly foods, providing sweetness without causing a spike in blood sugar.Low-calorie products: Suitable for consumers who are pursuing a low-calorie diet, sorbitol liquid can be used to manufacture low-calorie products to help control weight.
Industrial manufacturing	Pharmaceutical manufacturing: Used in the manufacture of oral liquids and other pharmaceuticals to improve their taste.Food additives: As a food additive, they are used to improve the taste and sweetness of food.

Stability and storage conditions

Sorbitol solution is hygroscopic and should be stored in a tightly sealed container, such as a glass, plastic, aluminum, or stainless steel container, in a cool, dry place.

Product Compliance

The products can meet Chinese national standards, light industry standards, industrial standards, and global standards such as USP and EP .

Indicator range	GB 1886.187	QB/T 2335	GB/T 32097	USP	EP
Sensory Theory	Colorless, transparent, viscous liquid	Colorless, transparent, viscous liquid with a sweet taste	Colorless, transparent, viscous liquid with no odor	Colorless, transparent syrupy liquid	Colorless, transparent syrupy liquid
Sorbitol content	≥50	≥50	/	≥ 64	/
Sorbitol content (DS)	/	/	Type I: ≥98.5 (DS)Type II: ≥85.0 (DS)Type III: ≥71.0 (DS)	/	Crystallization: 92-101Non-crystalline: 72-92
Solid content	/	69.0-71.0	55.0-75.0	/	/
Moisture	≤31	/	/	28.5-31.5	28-32
reducing sugars	≤0.21	≤0.21	≤0.2	≤0.3	≤0.2
pH	/	Type II and Type III: 5.0-7.5	5.0-7.5	/	/
Total sugar	≤8.0	≤8.0	Type I: ≤0.3Type II: ≤8.0Type III: ≤9.0	/	- crystalline: ≤9.3