[Sorbitol Supply] Reference dosage of sorbitol in daily chemical products and foods

Sorbitol, also known as sorbitol. It is white hygroscopic powder or crystalline powder, flakes or granules, odorless. Depending on the crystallization conditions, the melting point changes in the range of 88~102℃, and the relative density is about 1.49. Easily soluble in water (1g dissolves in about 0.45mL water), slightly soluble in ethanol and acetic acid. It has a refreshing sweetness, the sweetness is about half that of sucrose, and its caloric value is similar to that of sucrose. According to the understanding of sorbitol supply: in the food industry, sorbitol liquid with a content of 69~71% is mostly used. Sorbitol liquid is a clear, colorless, syrupy liquid with a sweet taste, neutral to litmus, and miscible with water, glycerin and propylene glycol. Can be used as nutritive sweetener, humectant, chelating agent and stabilizer.

Usage of sorbitol in daily chemical products:

Sorbitol can be used as toothpaste, tooth gel, and mouthwash in daily chemical products The matrix is ​​used as excipients, moisturizers, abrasives, detergents, adhesives, antifreeze, and sweeteners, with an added amount of 30%;

Bath lotions and facial creams can use more than 10% Sorbitol;

5-10% can be used in hair creams and hair sprays, and more than 2% can be used in colloids;

Deodorants and antiperspirants can use more than 5% in viscous products.

Dosage of sorbitol in food:

1. FAO/WHO regulations: It can be used in raisins, the maximum dosage is 5g/kg; edible ice and ice-added drinks: 50g/kg (single or combined with glycerin).

2. The reference dosage for food is soft drinks, 1.3g/L; cold drinks, 70g/L; candy, 21g/kg; baked goods, 50g/kg; puddings, 8g/kg; icing , 0.5g/kg; top decoration, 280g/kg.

3. Sorbitol (liquid) can be used in ice cream, popsicles, pastries, beverages, biscuits, bread, pickles, and candies according to production needs. Pastry, the maximum dosage is 5.0g/kg; surimi and its products, 0.5g/kg; used in soy product technology, sugar making technology, brewing technology, gum-based candies, fried snacks, seasonings, according to production needs Use in moderation�