D (+) Sorbitol 98% E420, FCC,JEFCA

What is D (+) Sorbitol? Also known as glucitol, is a sugar alcohol (polyol) derived from glucose. It's a naturally occurring compound, found in many fruits and vegetables, and is also produced industrially from glucose or sucrose. D-Sorbitol is commonly used as a sweetener, humectant, and texturising agent in various food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical products. 

Consistent Quality: We provide only high-quality D (+) Sorbitol, ensuring reliable and consistent performance for all applications.

Shipped from Manchester, UK Facility: Sourced and packaged in non-toxic, chemical-resistant containers to ensure safe handling and preserve product quality during transport.

Frequent Uses

Food and Drink
D-Sorbitol is about half as sweet as sucrose (table sugar) and is often used as a sugar substitute in foods like sugar-free sweets, gums, and baked goods. Also functions as a bulking agent, thickener, and texture modifier in various food products.

Humectant
It attracts and retains moisture, making it useful in cosmetics and personal care products to prevent dryness. 

Pharmaceutical
As an excipient in various pharmaceutical formulations to improve their texture, stability, and solubility.

Research
Used in various research applications, including cell culture and as a stabiliser in some experiments. 

• Sweeteners
• Humectant
• Pharmaceutical
• Cosmetics

E420, FCC,JEFCA

 Assay: >98%

M.F.: C₆H₁₄O₆
M.W.: 182.17g/mol
M.P.: 95-98 deg C
Water (H20): <1%
Sorbitol: >97%
Reducing Sugars: <0.2%
Sulphate Ash: <0.1%
Conductivity: <20microsS/cm
Sulphur Dioxide (SO2): <10mg/Kg,ppm
Sulphate (SO4): <100mg/Kg,ppm
Chloride (Cl): <50mg/Kg,ppm
Heavy Metals: <5mg/Kg,ppm
Lead (Pb): <1mg/Kg,ppm
Nickel (Ni): <1mg/Kg,ppm
Arsenic (As): <3mg/Kg,ppm
Resistivity: ~1500KOhhmcm

Microbiological
Total aerobic microbial count: <100cfu/g
Yeast: <10cfu/g
Escherichia Coli: Not deteted in 1g
Salmonella: NOt detected in 25g

Particle Size
Mean: ~ 650 microns
Sieve: <5%

Cas Number: 50-70-4

Einecs Number: 200-061-5

HS Code / Commodity Code: 29054499

Hazard Phrases: H0001