D (+) Sorbitol 98% E420, FCC,JEFCA

What is D (+) Sorbitol? Also known as glucitol, is a sugar alcohol (polyol) derived from glucose. It's a naturally occurring compound, found in many fruits and vegetables, and is also produced industrially from glucose or sucrose. D-Sorbitol is commonly used as a sweetener, humectant, and texturising agent in various food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical products. 

Consistent Quality: We provide only high-quality D (+) Sorbitol, ensuring reliable and consistent performance for all applications.

Shipped from Manchester, UK Facility: Sourced and packaged in non-toxic, chemical-resistant containers to ensure safe handling and preserve product quality during transport.

Frequent Uses

Food and Drink
D-Sorbitol is about half as sweet as sucrose (table sugar) and is often used as a sugar substitute in foods like sugar-free sweets, gums, and baked goods. Also functions as a bulking agent, thickener, and texture modifier in various food products.

Humectant
It attracts and retains moisture, making it useful in cosmetics and personal care products to prevent dryness. 

Pharmaceutical
As an excipient in various pharmaceutical formulations to improve their texture, stability, and solubility.

Research
Used in various research applications, including cell culture and as a stabiliser in some experiments. 

• Sweeteners
• Humectant
• Pharmaceutical
• Cosmetics

E420, FCC,JEFCA

Assay: >98%
M.F: C₆H₁₄O₆
M.W: 182.17g/mol
M.P: 95-98˚C
Water (H20): <1% w/w
Sorbitol: >97—100.5% w/w
Reducing Sugars: <0.2% w/w
Total sugars: < 1% w/w
Sulphated Ash: < 0.1% w/w
Conductivity: < 20 micros us/cm
Sulphate (SO4): < 100 mg/Kg, ppm
Chloride (Cl): < 50 mg/Kg, ppm
Lead (Pb): < 1 mg/Kg, ppm
Nickel (Ni): < 1 mg/Kg, ppm
Arsenic (As): < 3 mg/Kg, ppm
pH (at 10˚C): 3.5—7% w/w
Colour: White
Taste & odour: Cool and sweet, odourless
Form: Crystalline powder
Residue on ignition: < 0.02% w/w

Microbiological
Total aerobic microbial count: < 100/g
Yeast: <10/g
Moulds: < 10/g
Escherichia Coli: Not detected in 1g
Salmonella: Not detected in 25g

Sieve Grain
Residue on 200 microns: > 98%
Residue on 1000 microns: < 5%

GMO Statement:
According to the supplier, this product does not contain any genetically modified ingredients or processing aids

BSE/TSE Statement:
According to the supplier, this product does not contain BSE or TSE

Dietary
Vegetarian: Yes
Vegan: Yes
Orthodox Jewish diet (Kosher certified): Yes
Muslim diet (Halal certified): Yes


Allergen: The below allergens are not present

Cereals containing gluten (i.e wheat, rye, barley, oats, kamut, or their hybridised strains and products thereof

Crustaceans and products thereof

Eggs and products thereof

Fish and products thereof

Peanuts and products thereof

Soybeans and products thereof

Milk and products thereof (including lactose)

Nuts i.e Almond (amygdalus communis L.), hazelnut (corylus avellana), walnut (juglans regia), cashew (anacardium occidentale), pecan nut (carya illinoieses (wangenh) k. Koch), Brazil nut (betholletia excelsa), pistachio nut (Pistacia vera), macadamia nut and Queensland nut (macadamia ternifolia) and products thereof

Celery and products thereof

Mustard and products thereof

Sesame seeds and products thereof

Sulphur dioxide and sulphites at concentrations of more than 10mg/kg or 10mg/L expressed and SO2

Lupin and products thereof

Molluscs and products thereof

Cas Number: 50-70-4

Einecs Number: 200-061-5

HS Code / Commodity Code: 29054499

Hazard Phrases: H0001