Sorbitol

Sorbitol is a white hygroscopic powder or crystalline powder, flake or granule that is easily soluble in water. It has a refreshing sweet taste and can be used as an additive in the food, pharmaceutical, chemical, textile and other industries.

◎Improving food properties:

Cool sweetness: Xylitol has a sweetness about half that of sucrose and a cool sweet taste. It can be used as a sweetener in mint candies, cool beverages, and other products, enhancing the mouthfeel.

◎Meeting functional needs:

• Non-cariogenic: Xylitol has antimicrobial properties when the concentration is high (≥60%). It is not utilized by streptococcus mutans in the oral cavity and can slightly increase the pH value in the mouth, which will not cause tooth decay.
• Non-glycemic: Xylitol metabolism is not related to insulin in the body. Its end products are carbon dioxide and water, which have no effect on blood sugar levels.
• No Maillard reaction: Xylitol does not have reducing properties and has stable chemical properties. It does not undergo Maillard browning reactions with amino acids, proteins, etc. When applied to baking, it can maintain the original color of baked goods.
• Moisturizing: Xylitol has good moisturizing properties. It will absorb some moisture in a humid environment and release moisture when the humidity decreases, maintaining moisture balance.