ITEM | STANDARD |
APPEARANCE | WHITE CRYSTALLINE GRANULE OR POWDER |
ASSAY | 99.0% MN |
SORBITOL | 98.0% MIN |
REDUCING SUGARS | 0.15% MAX |
TOTAL SUGARS | 0.5% MAX |
PH(50% AQ SOL) | 5.0-7.0 |
RESIDUE ON IGNITION | 0.1% MAX |
HEAVY METALS | 5PPM MAX |
NICKEL | 1PPM MAX |
LEAD | 1PPM MAX |
ARSENIC | 1PPM MAX |
CHLORIDE | 50PPM MAX |
SULPHATE | 50PPM MAX |
TOTAL BACTERIUM | 100P/G MAX |
COLON BACILLUS | ABSENT IN 1G |
Available Grade of Sorbitol
Food Grade: Sorbitol is widely used as sweetener in food and beverage industries. Foodchem's food grade Sorbitol is available as fine powder(>99% purity).Quality Control
At Foodchem International Corporation, we apply strict quality control process to all our products. All Sorbitol we provide has been strictly tested under Kosher, Halal, HACCP and ISO standards and proved to be safe for using as food additive.
Storage&Handling Precaution
Storage: Sorbitol should be Kept in dry, cool, and shaded place with original packaging, avoid moisture, store at room temperature.
Handling Precaution: Handling of Sorbitol should only be performed by personnel trained and familiar with handling of organic chemicals. Avoid skin and eye contact and breathing in dust. Avoid handling which leads to dust formation.
Application and Uses of Sorbitol
Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol widely used as sweetener in food and beverage. As a sweetener, Sorbitol can be used in a wide variety of industries including: food production, beverage, pharmaceutical, and various other industries.
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1. Are you manufacturer or distributor of Sorbitol?
Foodchem doesn't manufacture Sorbitol. However we have established reliable long term relationship with our manufacturing contractor and our QC team works closely with the manufacturer to insure quality.
2. What types of certification can you provide?
Foodchem International Corporation is an ISO2008:9001 certified company. We can provide HAPPC, KOSHER, HALAL Certificates for Sorbitol.
3. Do you have Sorbitol in Stock?
Yes, we have Sorbitol in stock. However, our inventory moves fast, please consult our sales person for more details.
4. What is the lead time for Sorbitol ?
If your order quantity is within our inventory amount, we can guarantee delivery in 1 week after the order confirmation. Or, it usually takes 2 weeks or longer.
5. What is the MOQ for Sorbitol ?
The MOQ is 500kg.
6. What is the price of Sorbitol ?
The price of Sorbitol changes a lot as time goes. With over 10 years experience in supplying Sorbitol, Foodchem can provide Sorbitol at the most competitive prices. Please consult our sales person for more details.
7. Do you provide free samples?
Yes. Free samples of Sorbitol are available. Please consult our sales person for further details.
8. What type of payment terms can you accept?
We can accept T/T, L/C, D/P, D/A etc... Please consult our sales person for more details.
9. When can I expect to receive the quotation for Sorbitol?
Our sales person will get back to you in 1 business day to collect all necessary information to prepare the quotation. The quotation for Sorbitol will then be sent to you once it’s ready, usually in less than 1 working day.
As a Sorbitol supplier, we are really happy to have you on our website. We will do whatever we can do to satisfy your needs. If we are not able to handle your order, we will provide professional suggestion to help you find the right source that fits your need.
Price of Sorbitol has been rising since April 2014 and reached a pretty high level at the end of the year. Demand from buyers is said to be largely steady despite slightly lower sales in the global candy and confectionary markets. The price will be steady in Q1 2015 after Chinese New Year.
Yes. Sorbitol is gluten free and widely used in gluten free food to provide sweet taste to diet foods (including diet drinks and ice cream), mints, cough syrups, and sugar-free chewing gum.
Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol derived from glucose. As a plant derived ingredients, Sorbitol is general recognized as halal. We will still audit another 2 key points to make sure that our Sorbitol is 100% halal: Are there any pig products used in manufacturing process of this ingredient? Does the ingredient contain Alcohol (impure) or other haraam ingredients?
Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol derived from glucose. As a plant derived ingredients, Sorbitol is general recognized as Kosher classified as Parve. Moreover, Sorbitol is also regulated as Kosher for Passover.
- 5.1. Storage: Kept in dry, cool, and shaded place with original packaging, avoid moisture, store at room temperature.
- 5.2. Handling precaution: Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust.
Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Sorbitol is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.
1. Sorbitol can cause bloating, gas and diarrhea. 2. Sorbitol can pose laxative effect when ingusted in large amount.