Sorbitol
CAS No.:50-70-4
MF: C6H14O6
EINECS No.:200-061-5
MF: C6H14O6
EINECS No.:200-061-5
H114
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Sorbitol is used as a low caloric value sweetener in place of sucrose or other high caloric value sweeteners.
Compared with sucrose, sorbitol is relatively weak in sweetness,
but it has the advantages of not causing tooth decay and having less effect on blood sugar,
which is suitable for diabetics and people who need to control their weight.
Sorbitol has a wide range of applications in the food and pharmaceutical fields.
1. In food:
1. In food:
It is commonly used as a substitute sugar additive with moisturizing, thickening and sweetening effects.
It is also commonly used as a low-calorie substitute for diabetics.
2. In the pharmaceutical field:
2. In the pharmaceutical field:
It is used in the manufacture of lubricants, cough suppressants, oral care products and so on.
