Areas of Use :
It is a natural carbohydrate alcohol found in many granulated and non-granulated fruits such as apples, prunes, cherries and grapes. It is commercially produced from glucose (dextrose). It is a polyol (sugar alcohol) obtained by catalytic hydrogenation of dextrose (glucose).
Production Methods
There are 3 categories: catalytic hydrogenation, electrocatalytic hydrogenation, enzymatic. When it comes to economics, catalytic hydrogenation is the most accepted one at the moment. Sorbitol can be obtained by saturating dextrose with hydrogen at high pressure (40-100 bar) and high temperature (100-170 ° C) with Raney nickel or ruthenium catalyst. It has 2.6 kcal/gr calories. It can have a laxative effect when used in high doses (depending on the age, weight and metabolism of the user). Since it does not cause plaque formation on the teeth, it can be used as a tooth-friendly product. Since the enthalpy of dissolution is endothermic, it gives a feeling of freshness in the mouth.