Sobitol is a mono sugar alcohol made after enzymolysis and refined processing of starch into glucose, hydrogenation reduction, refinement and crystallization with the function of catalyst. Sorbitol crystal has four crystal forms-α, β,γ and δ. At present day, it has been widely used in chewing gum and table candy.The product shall be stored in cool, dry, ventilated and clean places.

Features and Function:

1. doesn't lead to decayed tooth and owns potential resistance to decayed tooth.

2. doesn't raise blood glucose after being eaten, so it can be used as food sweetening agent and nutritional agent for       diabetes patients.

3.With low calorie, it gives a cool felling to those who eat it.

4.It doesn't make Maillard reaction with amino acid and protein easily.

5.Excellent humidity resistance, mobility and anti-crystallization; good processability.

Physicochemical Property:

Sorbitol crystal is a white crystal or crystalline powder, odorless, with cool sweetness is 0.5~0.7 times as much as cane sugar; melting point is over 95℃; it is easily soluble in water, but slightly soluble in organic solvents. With good resistance to acid and heat, it doesn't make Maillard reaction with amino acid and protein easily.

Application:

1. It is used to produce sugar-free candy and heath-care tablets(lozenge).

2. It is used in food processing industry, such as biscuit, pastry, bread, chocolate and chewing gum.