Nutra Food Ingredients Sorbitol

Sorbitol is a sugar substitute found in the fibers of many fruits and vegetables. It is also produced by the human body. It is widely used as a replacement for corn syrups. Sorbitol is absorbed more slowly than sugar, which may play a small role in the prevention and management of diabetes. T may also inhibit Cavities. Our Sorbitol comes in Powder and Liquid Form. Caloric value near zero.

Ingredient Name: Sorbitol

Functions: Flavor Enhancer, Humectant, Sugar Substitute

Labeling Claims: Halal, Kosher, Non-GMO

Certifications & Compliance: FCC Compliant, Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), Halal, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), ISO 9001, Kosher, United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

Technical Data Sheet Safety Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name: Sorbitol
Food Ingredients Functions: Flavor Enhancer,
Humectant,
Sugar Substitute
Ingredients: Sorbitol
Food Additive Number: E 420(i), INS 420(i)
Technologies: Food Ingredients
Product Families: Food Ingredients — Taste & Flavor
Flavor Enhancers,
Sweeteners & Syrups
Food Ingredients — Whole Foods, Extracts & Premixes
Alternates & Replacements

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims: Halal,
Kosher,
Non-GMO
Food Ingredients Features: Low Calorie

Applications & Uses

Markets: Food & Nutrition,
Personal Care
Applications: Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Oral Care
Food & Nutrition — Beverage
Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Properties

Physical Form

Appearance

Colorless (Syrupy Liquid), Powder or granule

Odor

No peculiar smell

Taste

Sweet

Chemical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Arsenic (As)	max. 0.5	mg/kg	GB/T 5009.76
Assay (dry basis)	min. 97.0	%	GB 29219, A.3
Chlorides (as Cl-)	max. 50	mg/kg	GB/T 9729
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	max. 5	mg/kg	GB/T 5009.74
Lead (Pb)	max. 0.5	mg/kg	GB/T 5009.12
Nickel (Ni)	max. 1.0	mg/kg	GB/T 5009.138
Reducing Sugar (as glucose)	max. 0.3	%	GB/T509.7
Sulfates (as SO42-)	max. 100	mg/kg	GB/T9728
Total Sugar (as glucose)	max. 1.0	%	GB 7658-2005 4.9

Physical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melting Point	95.0~98.0	°C	GB/T 617-2006
Particle Size On pan thru #200 Mesh	max. 20.0	%	Sieve
Particle Size Retained on #200 Mesh	25.0 ~ 55.0	%	Sieve
Residue on Ignition	max. 0.1	%	GB 29219, A4
Water Content	max. 0.8	%	GB 5009.3-2010, II or IV
Particle Size Retained on #40 Mesh	max. 5.0	%	Sieve
Particle Size Retained on #80 Mesh	30.0 ~ 65.0	%	Sieve

Typical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Refractive Index (20°C)	≥1.4575	-	-
D-Sorbitol (as dry substance)	71-83	%	-
D-Mannitol (as dry substance)	≤ 8.0	%	-
Angle of Rotation	+ 1.5 to 3.5	Degrees	-
Chloride	≤ 10	mg/kg	-
pH (in Solution at 50%)	5.0 - 7.5	-	-
Sulphated Ash	≤ 0.10	%	-
Sulphate	≤ 20	mg/kg	-
Iron	≤ 1.0	mg/kg	-
Arsenic (as As2O3)	≤ 1.0	mg/kg	-
Nickel	≤ 1.0	mg/kg	-
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 1.0	mg/kg	-
Resistivity	≤10	μs/cm	-
Dry Substance	≥ 70	%	-
Reducing Sugar	≤ 0.15	%	-
Total Sugars	6.0 - 8.0	%	-
Water Content	≤ 30	%	-
Specific Gravity (20°C)	min. 1.290	g/ml	-

Microbiological Values


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
E. coli	max. 3.0	MPN/g	GB 4789.38
Molds	max. 10	cfu/g	GB 4789.15
Salmonella	Absent	/25g	GB 4789.4
Total Plate Count	max. 100	cfu/g	GB 4789.2
Yeasts count	max. 10	cfu/g	GB 4789.15

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance: FCC Compliant,
Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS),
Halal,
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP),
ISO 9001,
Kosher,
United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

China (Mainland)

Packaging Type

Regional Availability

China

Packaging

Net Weight/Package: 25 kg/bag; 800 kg/bag

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life: 2 years, 3 Years
Storage and Shelf Life: Storage Conditions: Store in dry, ventilated area; <75% relative humidity
Shelf Life: 3 years