Sorbitol -
Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol derived from glucose. As a plant derived ingredients, sorbitol is general recognized as Halal.
Sorbitol, a polyol (sugar alcohol), 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. It’s been safely used in processed foods for almost half a century. It is also used in other products, such as pharmaceuticals and cosmetics
Uses of Sorbitol
- As Sweetener: in candy products provided sweetness. In pharmaceutical used as sugar substitute in oral solution to diabetes and diuretic dehydrating agent.
- As Humectant : in bread and cake to keep fresh and soft, in cool drinks to keep fresh and extend shelf life.
Price and Packing of Sorbitol
- Price Rp.11.650 / kg
- Packing 25 kg in bags
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