Sorbitol

Sorbitol

Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol (polyol), a white crystalline or powdery product, sweet-tasting, well soluble in water.

Formula

Used as a sweetener, stabilizer and humectant.

C₆H₁₄O₆

Application

sweetener in confectionery, chewing gum, chocolate, beverages, desserts; humectant and stabilizer.