SORBO® RS Sorbitol Solution USP/FCC - 260157
SORBO® RS Sorbitol Solution USP/FCC - 260157 is a versatile ingredient employed in a wide range of applications, including food, confections, pharmaceuticals, oral care, and various industrial processes. It serves multiple functions, acting as a flavoring agent to enhance taste, an anti-crystallizing agent to prevent crystal formation, a sweetener to add sweetness, a bulking agent to provide volume, a cryoprotectant to safeguard against freezing damage, a humectant to retain moisture, and a nutritive sweetener for added sweetness. This product meets the requirements of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) and Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) standards.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Other characteristics
- Brand
- SORBO
- Functions
Anti-Crystalizing Agent, Bulking Agent, Cryoprotectant, Flavoring Agent, Humectant, Nutritive Sweetener, Sweetener
- Ingredient Name
- Sorbitol
- Labeling Claims
Butylated Hydroxyanisole-free, Colorants-free, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Halal, Kosher, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)-free, Non-GMO, Not Listed In California Proposition 65, Soy-free, Wheat-free; Butylated Hydroxyanisole-free; Colorants-free; Dairy-free; Gluten-free; Halal; Kosher; Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)-free; Non-GMO; Not Listed In California Proposition 65; Soy-free; Wheat-free
- Calories (Energy)
- 184.0 Cal/100 g
- Certifications & Compliance
FCC Compliant, FSSC 22000, GFSI Certified, Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), Halal, ISO 22000, Kosher, Non-GMO Project Verified, United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
- Note
- * Not present at level of quantification.
- Odor
- No detectable foreign odor
- Flavor
- Clean - sweet taste
- Markets
- Agriculture & Feed
- Food & Nutrition
- Shelf LIfe
- 12 Months
- Ingredient
- Sorbitol
- Technology
- Animal Feed & Nutrition
- Food Ingredients
- Animal Species
- Pets
- Packaging Type
- Bulk
- Storage Condition
Recommended storage temperature is 60°F-100°F (16°C - 38°C). Shelf life is 12 months. Retest every 12 months for color, water, pH, and reducing sugars.
- Chemical Inventories
- AICS (Australia)
- DSL (Canada)
- EINECS (EU)
- ENCS (Japan)
- IECSC (China)
- INSQ (Mexico)
- KECI (Korea)
- NZIoC (New Zealand)
- Food Additive Number
- E 420(i), INS 420(i)
- Benefits and Features
- Humectant
- Cryoprotectant and freezing point depressant
- Moderate sweetness
- Non-browning
- Non-cariogenic
- Bulking for sugar free applications
- Packaging Information
- Bulk
Technical data
Table 1 of 4
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Sweetness (vs. Sucrose) | 60 | % |
| Hygroscopicity | Medium | — |
| Caloric Value | 2.6 | kcal/g, d.b. |
| Viscosity (at 25°C) | 110 | cPs |
Table 2 of 4
9 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Content | max. 31.5 | % | NF/FCC |
| Assay (as is D-Sorbitol) | min. 67 | % | — |
| Reducing Sugars | max. 0.1 | % d.b. | — |
| KOH Color Stability | max. 5 | — | Gardner |
| Identifications A, B, C | Conforms | — | — |
| Lead Content | max. 1 | ppm | NF/FCC |
| Nickel | max. 1 | ppm | — |
| pH (14% w/w in Water) | 5 - 7.5 | — | — |
| Residue on Ignition | max. 0.1 | % d.b. | — |
Table 3 of 4
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Total Aerobic Microbial Count | max. 1000 | cfu/g |
| Yeast and Molds Count | max. 100 | cfu/g |
Table 4 of 4
16 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 184 | — |
| Calories From Fat | 0 | — |
| Total Fat * | max. 0.1 | g/100g |
| Cholesterol | 0 | mg/100g |
| Sodium * | max. 2 | mg/100g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 70.8 | g/100g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 | g/100g |
| Total Sugars * | max. 0.1 | g/100g |
| Added Sugars | 0 | g/100g |
| Sugar Alcohols | 70.8 | g/100g |
| Protein * | max. 0.1 | g/100g |
| Vitamin D | 0 | mcg/100g |
