SORBOGEM® Fines Crystalline Sorbitol NF/FCC - 261053
SORBOGEM® Fines Crystalline Sorbitol NF/FCC - 261053 is widely used in the food, confectionery, pharmaceutical and industrial markets. It is particularly suitable in applications where a small particle size is required. Typical functionality is as a cryoprotectant, crystallization inhibitor, freeze point depressant, plasticizer, humectant and excipient.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Crystals, Powder, Solid
- Crystals
- Powder
- Solid
Other characteristics
- Brand
- SORBOGEM
- Functions
Anti-Crystalizing Agent, Cryoprotectant, Humectant
- Ingredient Name
- Sorbitol
- Labeling Claims
Allergen-free, Butylated Hydroxyanisole-free, Colorants-free, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Kosher, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)-free, Non-GMO, Not Listed In California Proposition 65, Soy-free, Wheat-free; Allergen-free; Butylated Hydroxyanisole-free; Colorants-free; Dairy-free; Gluten-free; Kosher; Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)-free; Non-GMO; Not Listed In California Proposition 65; Soy-free; Wheat-free
- Certifications & Compliance
FCC Compliant, FSSC 22000, GFSI Certified, Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), ISO 22000, Kosher, National Formulary (NF), Non-GMO Project Verified
- Note
* Not present at level of quantification.; 1 Based on a sample wt. of 3.3 g. NLT 12.8 mL of 0.05 N sodium thiosulfate (NMT 0.3% d.b. as glucose)
- Odor
- No detectable foreign odor
- Flavor
- Clean - sweet taste
- Markets
- Agriculture & Feed
- Food & Nutrition
- Shelf LIfe
- 2 Years
- Ingredient
- Sorbitol
- Technology
- Animal Feed & Nutrition
- Food Ingredients
- Animal Species
- Pets
- Packaging Type
- Drums
- Storage Condition
Recommended storage temperature is 50°F -100°F (10°C-38°C). Storage at elevated temperature may result in caking of the sorbitol which would affect ease of handling. Shelf life is 2 years. Retest every 24 months for water, reducing sugars and assay.
- 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)
Technical data
Table 1 of 5
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Sweetness (vs. Sucrose) | 60 | % |
| Hygroscopicity | High | — |
| Solubility (at 25°C) | 235 | g/100ml water |
| Caloric Value | 2.6 | kcal/g, d.b. |
| Heat of Solution | -26.5 | kcal/g |
| Melting Point Range | 99 - 101 | °C |
| Molecular Weight | 182 | g/mol |
Table 2 of 5
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Content | max. 1.5 | % | NF/FCC |
| Assay (as is D-Sorbitol) | 91 - 100.5 | % d.b. | — |
| Reducing Sugars ¹ | min. 12.8 | ml | — |
| Identifications A, B | Conforms | — | — |
| Lead Content | max. 1 | ppm | NF/FCC |
| Nickel | max. 1 | ppm | — |
| Residue on Ignition | max. 0.1 | % d.b. | — |
| pH (10% w/w in Water) | 3.5 - 7 | — | — |
Table 3 of 5
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Total Aerobic Microbial Count | max. 1000 | cfu/g |
| Yeast and Molds Count | max. 100 | cfu/g |
Table 4 of 5
14 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 259 | — |
| Total Fat * | max. 0.1 | g/100g |
| Sodium * | max. 1 | mg/100g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 99.7 | g/100g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 | g/100g |
| Total Sugars * | max. 0.1 | g/100g |
| Added Sugars | 0 | g/100g |
| Sugar Alcohols | 99.7 | g/100g |
| Protein * | max. 0.1 | g/100g |
| Vitamin D | 0 | mcg/100g |
| Calcium * | max. 1 | mg/100g |
| Iron * | max. 0.1 | mg/100g |
Table 5 of 5
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Through U.S.S. #100 Mesh (149 microns) | min. 95 | % |
