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What is Sorbitol (E420) in Food? Where to buy Sorbitol (CAS 50-70-4)?

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What is Sorbitol (E420) CAS 50-70-4?

Sorbitol, a sugar alcohol (or polyol) primarily used as a bulk sweetener and humectant in food categories such as bakery, candy and chewing gum. It shares the biggest market among all sugar alcohols. The European food additive number is E420. This ingredient is an isomer of another sugar alcohol – mannitol.

 

Sorbitol (E420) is a type of carbohydrate which is different with sugar and other carbohydrates as it is non-cariogenic (tooth friendly). With two – thirds of calories of sugar, 60% as sweet as sugar, with a cool effect and a low glycemic index which may be helpful to people with diabetes.

 

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What is Sorbitol (E420) in Food?

In the food industry, Sorbitol (E420) is used as a sweetener, humectant, emulsifier, thickener, or dietary supplement.

 

Chewing Gums and Sugar-Free Mints
Sorbitol powder is predominantly used in chewing gums and mints. It gives a cooling effect and sweetness without raising the blood sugar level.

 

Baked Goods
D-Sorbitol acts as a humectant in baked goods such as cakes, cookies, and muffins.

 

Sugar-Free Confectionery
From chocolates and caramels to hard candies and jellies, foods with sorbitol have become an integral part of the sugar-free and diabetic confectionery market. Their smooth texture and controlled sweetness make them the ideal substitute for sucrose.

 

Ice Creams and Frozen Desserts
Sorbitol (E420), being a cryoscopic agent, reduces the freezing point of water leading to smoother and creamier ice creams.

 

Diabetic Foods and Functional Snacks
With a low glycemic index and being slowly absorbed in the small intestines, sorbitol additive is used as a sweetener in diabetic foods and snacks for a sustained release of energy.

 

Jams and Fruit Spreads
As a sugar substitute, It provides jellies and jams with enhanced spreadability and sweetness.

 

 

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