Sorbitol

Description

C_6H_{14}O_6

• Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol used in the food industry as a sweetener, moisture-retaining agent, and texture stabilizer in processed foods.
• Manufacturers commonly add it to sugar-free candies, chewing gum, baked goods, syrups, and diet products because it provides sweetness with fewer calories than regular sugar.
• It is valued for its ability to retain moisture, helping foods stay soft and preventing products from drying out during storage.
• Sorbitol is also used in industrial food processing because it remains chemically stable and blends well with other sweeteners and additives.
• On ingredient labels, sorbitol appears as a sweetening or humectant agent and is approved for regulated food use in many countries worldwide.