SORBITOL
Prepared at the 46th JECFA (1996), published in FNP 52 Add 4 (1996) superseding specifications prepared at the 33rd JECFA (1988), published in FNP 38 (1988). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 57th JECFA (2001). An ADI ‘Not specified' was established at the 26th JECFA
(1982).
SYNONYMS D-Glucitol, D-sorbitol, sorbit, sorbol, INS No. 420(i)
DEFINITION
Chemical names D-Sorbitol
C.A.S. number 50-70-4
Chemical formula C6H14O6
Formula weight 182.17
Assay Not less than 97.0% of C6H14O6 of total glycitols and not less than 91.0% of D-sorbitol on the anhydrous basis. The term glycitols refers to
compounds with the structural formula CH2OH-(CHOH)n-CH2OH, where n is an integer less than or equal to 4.
DESCRIPTION White hygroscopic powder, crystalline powder, flakes or granules
FUNCTIONAL USES Sweetener, humectant, sequestrant, texturizer, stabilizer, bulking agent
