Sorbitol, a polyol (sugar alcohol), available as viscous syrup or crystalline powder, it is a benign polyhydric alcohol with six hydroxyl groups. It is a bulk sweetener found in numerous food products. In addition to providing sweetness, it is an excellent humectant and texturizing agent. 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. It is non-cariogenic and may be useful to people with diabetes. Sorbiol has been safely used in processed foods for almost half a century. It is also used in other products,uch as pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Product Feature Sorbitol Character * Good sweetener * 1/3 less calorie than sucrose (2.6 cal/g) * Good moisturizer, stabilizer and anti-crystallization agent * Can be widely used in many kinds of food, including sugar-free confectiery, gums, frozen dessert, bakery food and etc. * Anti-cariogenic * Can be used to add sweet for diabetic.
