According to GB 1886.187-2016 National Standard for Food Safety Food Additives Sorbitol and Sorbitan Liquid, Sorbitan Liquid is a food additive made from starch milk or starch obtained from processing of corn and other plants, hydrolyzed, refined into glucose, hydrogenated under the action of catalyst, and made after the process of refining and concentration.

And sorbitol is a food additive made from sorbitol liquid after concentration, drying, sieving and other processes.

Sensory indicators: white powder, flakes or particles, with hygroscopicity.

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Application in food industry Sorbitol has hygroscopicity, so adding sorbitol in food can prevent drying and cracking of food and keep it fresh and soft. It has obvious effect when used in bread cake.

Sorbitol sweetness is lower than sucrose, and is not utilized by some bacteria, it is a good raw material for the production of ground sweetness candy confectionery, it is also an important raw material for the production of sugar-free candy, and it can be processed in a variety of caries-proof food. It can be used in the production of sugar-free food, diet food, anti-constipation food, anti-caries food, diabetic food and so on.

Sorbitol does not contain aldehyde group, is not easy to be oxidized, and does not produce Meladic reaction with amino acid when heated. It has certain physiological activity and can prevent the denaturation of carotenoids and edible fats and proteins.

Sorbitol has excellent preservation of freshness, fragrance, color and humidity, it has the name of “substitute glycerin”, it can make toothpaste, cosmetics, tobacco, aquatic products, food and other products to maintain moisture, fragrance, color and freshness, almost all the fields using glycerin or propylene glycol can be replaced by sorbitol, and even better results can be achieved.

Application in food

Sorbitol has a cool sweet flavor, its sweetness is equivalent to 60% sucrose, it has the same caloric value as sugar, and it is metabolized slower than sugar, and most of it is converted to fructose in the liver, which does not cause diabetes. In ice cream, chocolate, chewing gum, the use of sorbitol instead of sugar can play a weight loss effect. Can be used to produce vitamin C raw materials, sorbitol by fermentation and chemical synthesis can be produced vitamin C. China’s toothpaste industry has begun to use sorbitol instead of glycerol, the amount of addition of 5% to 8% (16% of foreign additions).

In the production of baked goods, sorbitol with moisturizing and preservation of freshness, thus extending the shelf life of food. In addition, sorbitol can also be used as a starch stabilizer and fruit moisture regulator, aroma preservation agent, antioxidant and preservative. It is also commonly used as sugar-free chewing gum, wine flavoring agent and food sweetener for diabetic patients.