Sorbitol, also known as glucitol, presents as a sweet-tasting polyol, white crystalline powder or a clear, colorless liquid. Its versatility extends across various industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and industrial applications.
Appearance: White powder, as granules or as crystalline masses; Clear, colorless liquid.
Sorbitol Features
It can be oxidized, lipids, and dehydrated.
It is both acid and heat-resistant and will not cause Maillard reaction with amino acids and protein.
It is blessed with stability, high melting point, and resistance to moisture absorption, together with the characteristics of tablets able to be directly pressed.
It is about 50%-70% as sweet as sucrose and contains the same heat value.
Sorbitol Powder:
Diluent
Sweetening agent
Plasticizer
Compatible with most activities
Good compressibility and excellent workability on high-speed tableting equipment
Pharmaceutical grade sorbitol:
Filler/Binder
Sorbitol Applications
Sorbitol Liquid:
Solid dosage forms:
Plasticizer in gelatin capsules
Liquid dosage forms:
Bulking agent for sugar-free solutions and syrups
Non-cariogenic sweetening agent
Anti-crystallizing agent
Stabilizer for drugs and vitamins in suspensions
Medicated confectionery:
Medicated chewing gum
Topical preparations:
Emollient and humectant in creams and emulsions
Sorbitol Powder:
Confectionary: chewing gum, mint, chocolate
Bakery: cookies, bread, cakes
Dairy&Ice Cream
Fruit processing
Snacks
Aquatic products, chemical industry, fodder, textile, etc.
Solid dosage forms:
The diluent in tablet, capsule, and powder formulations (wet granulation)
Sweetening agent in tablets and sachets
Plasticizer for gelatin capsules
Sugar Reduction
Sorbitol has an energy value of 2.4 kcal/g, compared to full-calorie sweeteners' 4 kcal/g.
Humidity & Moisture Control
Sorbitol is an excellent humectant, providing a smooth mouthfeel and texture. It helps to keep products soft and moist over an extended shelf life.
Tooth Friendly
Sorbitol is non-cariogenic and does not contribute to tooth decay.
Excellent Flow Properties
Sorbitol powder is a unique excipient for direct compression tableting, ensuring uniform mixing and constant tablet weight.
Sorbitol Production Process
Sorbitol Product Certificate
Compliance:
European Pharmacopoeia
United States Pharmacopeia
Japanese Pharmacopoeia