Sorbitol

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

CAS No 50-70-4; D-Sorbit; D-Sorbitol; L-Gulitol; Sorbitolum

Definition
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Sorbitol belongs to the group of sugar alcohols (C6 sugar alcohol) and is authorised as a food additive. Sorbitol is isomer with mannitol. The substance is a white, sweet-tasting, odourless, hygroscopic powder which is soluble in water.

Field of application/use
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Food additive (E 420)

Humectants (e.g. food, toothpastes and cosmetic products)

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Incoming links (13)

E 420; E 432; E 433; Food additives (overview); Hand creams; Humectants; Humectants in cosmetics; Polyol(s); Polysorbate; Polysorbate 21 (inci); ... Show all

Outgoing links (2)

Food additives (overview); Mannitol;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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