Sorbitol, also known as sorbitol, has a molecular formula of C6H14O6.
The physical and chemical properties of sorbitol are as follows:
Characteristics: Sorbitol is colorless needle-shaped Crystal, or white crystal powder, odorless, with a cool and sweet taste, easily soluble in water and difficult to dissolve in organic solvents. It is acid-resistant and heat-resistant, and is not prone to Maillard reaction with amino acids, proteins, etc. Reminder: 50% or 70% sorbitol aqueous solution is a viscous transparent liquid, optically active, slightly sweet, hygroscopic, able to dissolve a variety of metals, and unstable at high temperatures. It can participate in anhydrization, esterification, etherification, oxidation, reduction and isomerization reactions, and can form complexes with various metals.
Sweetness: Sorbitol has a refreshing sweetness, and its sweetness is about 50%-70% of sucrose. 1g of sorbitol produces 16.7kJ of heat in the human body. It is not converted into glucose in the blood after consumption and is not affected by insulin.
Moisturizing properties: Sorbitol has good moisturizing properties, which can keep food moist and prevent drying. It can also prevent sugar, salt, etc. from precipitating and crystallizing, and can maintain the balance of sweet, sour and bitter intensity. , enhance the flavor of food, and because it is a non-volatile polyol, it also has the function of maintaining the aroma of food.
Toxicity: Oral LD50 in mice is 23.2~25.7g/kg body weight. There are no special regulations for ADI. Excessive oral administration can cause diarrhea and digestive disorders.
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