Sorbitol, known for its sweetness and versatility, goes beyond sweetening foods. Its applications extend to the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries, among others. This polyol is a multifaceted ingredient at the center of innovation in various industries.
Sorbitol (CAS 50-70-4) is a polyol also known as glucitol, which naturally occurs in fruits and is commercially produced from glucose. Its sweetness, approximately 60-70% compared to sucrose, makes it a popular sweetener in the food industry, where it is used to sweeten products without adding excessive calories.
Low calorie and low glycemic index: Sorbitol offers a sweetness option with fewer calories, making it ideal for products aimed at low-calorie diets and people with special dietary needs. Additionally, it has a low glycemic index, making it an alternative for those who need to control blood sugar levels.
Hygroscopic and humectant: Its ability to absorb and retain water makes it an excellent humectant and hygroscopic agent. In cosmetic and pharmaceutical products, sorbitol helps maintain hydration and improve texture.
Non-fermentable by oral bacteria: In oral health, sorbitol stands out for not being fermented by bacteria in the mouth, making it a common choice in sugar-free products, such as chewing gums and mouthwashes.
Stability in the pharmaceutical industry: In medicinal formulations, sorbitol is used as an excipient due to its stability and ability to improve the solubility of certain active ingredients.
Gastrointestinal tolerance: Although it can have laxative effects in large quantities, sorbitol is generally well tolerated by the gastrointestinal system.
Uses of sorbitol
Humectant and viscosity modifier: In the adhesive industry, sorbitol can act as a humectant and viscosity modifier in formulations, contributing to the efficiency of the bonding process.
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Palatability in pet food: It is used in pet foods for animals like dogs and cats to enhance the palatability and texture of products.
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Skin hydration in skincare products: In cosmetics and personal care products, sorbitol acts as a humectant, improving skin hydration and providing pleasant textures in products like creams and lotions.
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Sorbitol is used in the detergent industry due to its wetting, stabilizing and building agent properties.
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In the food industry, it is used as a disinfectant agent, for bleaching certain foods, and for disinfecting surfaces and packaging, ensuring the safety and quality of products.
Low-calorie sweetener: In the food industry, sorbitol is used as a sweetener in low-calorie products such as chewing gum, sugar-free candies, and confectionery products.
Humectant in bakery: It helps improve the texture and moisture in bakery products like cakes and cookies.
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Sorbitol, a polyalcohol, has various applications in the treatment of metal surfaces due to its properties as a chelating, stabilizing and wetting agent.
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Sorbitol is widely used in the nutraceutical industry due to its properties as a sweetener, humectant and excipient.
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Humectant agent in paper manufacturing: In paper production, sorbitol can be used as a humectant agent to enhance paper properties and facilitate processing.
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Excipient in medicines: In the pharmaceutical industry, sorbitol acts as an excipient in medicinal formulations, enhancing the stability and solubility of certain active ingredients.
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Sorbitol is a polyalcohol that is used in the leather tanning industry due to its moisturizing, softening and filling agent properties.
Moisturizing and softening
Moisture retention: sorbitol acts as a humectant, helping to retain moisture in the hides during the tanning process, improving their flexibility and softness.
Preventing cracking: sorbitol’s ability to keep leather hydrated reduces the risk of it becoming brittle during drying and storage.
Filling agent
Improved fullness: sorbitol is used to plump and give body to the skin, improving its volume and giving it a fuller, richer feel.
Thickness uniformity: helps achieve uniform leather thickness, which is important for applications that require consistency in material quality.
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Prevention of scaling: In water treatment, sorbitol is sometimes used as a chelating agent to prevent the formation of mineral scale in pipes and equipment.
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