1. Soluble in water (1g soluble in about 0.45mL water), slightly soluble in ethanol and acetic acid.
2. It has a cool sweetness, about half as sweet as sucrose, and a calorific value similar to sucrose.
3. D-sorbitol has a good moisturizing performance, can make food maintain a certain amount of water, prevent drying, can also prevent sugar, salt and other precipitation crystallization, can maintain the balance of sweet, sour, bitter intensity, enhance the flavor of food, because it is not volatile polyols, so there is the function of maintaining food aroma.
4. Sorbitol is a hygroscopic, water-retaining agent that is used in the production of chewing gum and confectionery to keep food soft, improve tissue and reduce hardening of sand.
5. Suitable for the treatment of cerebral edema and glaucoma. It can also be used for normal cardiac function edema oliguria.
China (Mainland)