Commodity:Sorbitol  

CAS NO.: 50-70-4

Property : Colorless clear and ropy setting liquid

Packing and storage: Packed in plastic drums of 270kg or 275 kg net each. It should be stored in a cool, shaded, dry environment, away from sunlight.

Applications:  It is widely utilized for diabetic foods and for keeping confectionary and bakery products fresh. It is also used for preserving the colour and improving the keeping quality of canned fruits. It does not undergo milliards reaction. It is incorporated as per user¡¯s requirements into various food items like coffees, biscuits, jams, jellies, chocolates, candies, fruit drinks, carbonated drinks, canned fruits etc.

Specification data:

ITEM	Specification
Appearance	colorless clear and ropy settling liquid
Dry substance	70% min
PH	5.0-7.5
Sorbitol contents (on dry base)	71%-83%
Reducing sugar (on dry base)	0.21% max
Total Sugar	8.0% max
Residue by Burning	0.1 % max
Relative density	1.285-1.315g/ml min
Refraction index	1.4575% min
Cholride	0.001% max
Sulphate	0.005% max
Heavy metal	0.0005% max
Arsenic	0.0002% max
Pb	0.0001% max
Nickel	0.0002% max