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What is Sorbitol? |
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Sorbitol is monosaccharide polyhydric alcohol, which is naturally can be found in fruits and berries.
Commercially Sorbitol can be produced by hydrogenating glucose in high pressure. |
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What is Sorbitol characteristic and its application in human life? |
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Functional Properties on food processes :
excellent heat stability / non browning
cooling effect
less fermentation
humectancy / plasticizing
glossing properties
anti crystallizing properties
improvement of mouth feels
permeability
Characteristic :
non carcinogenicity / dental safe
low caloric value
food material for diabetic
stabilizing proteins
promoting absorption of calcium
stabilizing vitamin C solution
Sugarless
Due to the above characteristics Sorbitol can be used widely in food and beverages, cosmetic, chemical and medicines industry. |
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What is the negative effect of consuming Sorbitol ? |
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If being consumed above the suggestive amount there is possibility to have slight laxative effect |
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What dosages of sorbitol can be safely consumed? |
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According to Professor N. Koizumi et ? al from Hyogo College of Medicine Japan, due to its laxative effect, suggestive consumption is 0.15 g per kg of male weight or 0.30 g per kg of female weight. It is also mentioned that the dose of 25 g caused diarrhea in 5.8% of subjects of one research |
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How much calories energy contained per gram of sorbitol ? |
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Sorbitol produces 2.8 calories per gram (70% solution) in comparison to 4 calories per gram of sugar. |
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What grade of sweetness sorbitol in comparison to sugar? |
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The sweetness grade of Sorbitol is 60-70% in comparison to sugar |
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How to store Sorbitol? |
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Sorbitol in powder form can be stored in a storage with temperature between 50?F up to 100?F (50?F - 100?F). This condition keeps sorbitol in free flowing condition.
While Sorbitol in liquid form can be stored in a place which has 70?F. Below the degrees, Sorbitol will be crystallizing. The material of the storage place can be made of stainless steel, fiberglass or epoxy lined tank. |
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What is the main raw material of STBC sorbitol ? |
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We use Cassava (Manihot utilisima) starch as main raw material of our Sorbitol |
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How long the expired date of STBC Sorbitol Powder? |
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Generally our product will expire for 2-3 years.
Stability studies show the product typically remain within the specification for at least three years |
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Is STBC Sorbitol free from Allergen and GMO ? |
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Our product is made of Cassava, our main raw material, thus we can guarantee to our customers that our product is free from allergen causing compounds as well as GMO |
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Does STBC sorbitol has Halal and Kosher certificates ? |
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Yes, our product has valid Halal and Kosher certificate |
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Does STBC sorbitol comply with pharmacopoeia standard ? |
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Our product complies with some pharmacopoeia like FCC, BP, USP, EP, KSFA, DAB, JSFA and JP |
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