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Product Name: Food Grade Liquid Sorbitol of 70% Solution Model NO.: JNTE03-15S01 Resource: Natural Effect: Sweetener Nutritional Value: Non-nutritional Type Type: Sorbitol Concentration: 70% pH Value: 5.0-7.0 Sulphate Ash %: <0.1 CAS No.: 50-70-4 Trademark: JANESTIC Transport Package: HDPE Drum Origin: Shandong, China HS Code: 2905440000 Product Description IntroductionSorbitol, also known asglucitol,is a new kind of sweetener made from purified glucose as material via hydrogenation refining, concentrating .When it was absorbed by human body ,it spreads slowly and then oxidizes to fructose ,and takes part in fructose metabolization. It doesn't affect blood sugar and uric sugar. Hence, it can be used as sweetener for diabetics. With high-moisture-tatiblizing , acid-resisitance and non-ferment nature ,it can be used as sweetener and monisturizer.Most sorbitol is made fromcorn syrup, but it is also found in apples, pears, peaches, and prunes. Sorbitol is similar with mannitol in structure but they have very different sources in nature, melting points, and uses.SpecificationItemsStandardAppearanceColourless or yellowish , clear and transparent liquidContent ( dry basis ) %70Solid substance %70DE ( dry basis )0.2PH5.0-7.0Heavy metal5mg/kgNi1mg/kgPb0.5mg/kgAs0.5mg/kgSulphate ash0.10%Chlorid20mg/kgSulphate30mg/kgApplication(1)SweetenerSorbitol is asugar alcohol used as asugar substitute. Sorbitol has approximately 60% the sweetness of sucrose.Sorbitol is referred to as a nutritive sweetener whichhas 1/3 fewer calories than sugar. It is often used indiet foods(including diet drinks and ice cream), mints,cough syrups, and sugar-freechewing gum. Moreover, itcan be used in a wide variety of industries including: food production, beverage, pharmaceutical, and various other industries.Sorbitol in Food ProductionSorbitol is widely used as sweetener, humectant in food production.· As sweetener: in candy products to provide sweetness.· As humectant: in bread and cake to keep fresh and soft.Sorbitol in BeverageSorbitol is widely used as sweetener, humectant in beverage.· As sweetener, humectant: in cool drinks to keep fresh and extend shelf life.Sorbitol in PharmaceuticalSorbitol is widely used as Diuretic dehydrating agent and sweetener in Pharmaceutical.· As Diuretic dehydrating agent : in injection to reduce intracranial pressure and prevent cerebral edema.· As sweetener: in Oral Solution to be diabetes' sugar substitute.(2)Medical applicationsA treatment using sorbitol andion-exchangeresinsodium polystyrene sulfonate(tradename Kayexalate), helps remove excesspotassiumions when in ahyperkalaemicstate. The resin exchanges sodium ions for potassium ions in the bowel, while sorbitol helps to eliminate it. In 2010 the U.S.FDAissued a warning of increased risk for GI necrosis with this combination.Sorbitol is also used in the manufacture ofsoftgelsto store single doses of liquid medicines.(3)Health care and cosmetic usesSorbitol often is used in moderncosmeticsas ahumectantandthickener. Sorbitol often is used in mouthwashandtoothpaste. Some transparentgelscan be made only with sorbitol, as it has a refractive indexsufficiently high for transparent formulations.Cosmetic products are often thickened with sorbitol. It may be added to chewing tobacco to improve the flavor and to cigarettes to keep the tobacco inside from breaking down and crumbling. Mouthwashes and toothpastes are made more transparent and pleasant tasting with the addition of this sugar alcohol, as are cough drops and syrups. Hair gels and shampoos also frequently contain sorbitol.