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Sorbitol (CAS 50-70-4) is the most versatile sugar alcohol. In food (E420), it provides a cool sweetness and keeps products moist. In the cosmetic industry, it is the primary humectant for toothpaste to prevent drying. In pharma, it is the base for sugar-free cough syrups and a raw material for Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) production.
Listings cover both 'Crystallizing' (for confectionery) and 'Non-Crystallizing' (for toothpaste) grades, complying with FSSAI and pharmacopeial standards.
Toothpaste humectant & base
Sugar-free sweetener (E420)
Liquid syrups & Vitamin C mfg
Moisturizer in skin care
Chewing gum & Candies
Nutritional supplement
Polyurethane & Resins
Coating plasticizer
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Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS). Non-toxic. Large oral doses can have a laxative effect. Not classified as hazardous for transport.
NC Sorbitol contains small amounts of other polyols that prevent it from forming crystals. This is essential for toothpaste so it stays smooth. Crystallizing grade is pure sorbitol and used where a solid texture is wanted, like hard candies.
Yes, it is slowly absorbed and has a lower glycemic index than sugar. However, it still contains calories (2.6 kcal/g).
It is a humectant. It prevents the toothpaste from hardening in the tube and provides a pleasant, slightly sweet taste.
Yes. Sorbitol is produced by the catalytic hydrogenation of glucose (corn sugar) and contains no animal products.