Sorbitol food additives

Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol, slowly.Sorbitol in apple, pear, peach, prunes.Succinate dehydrogenase is an enzyme, citric acid cycle.Sorbitol involved in human metabolism is a substitute.Sorbitol is known as a sugar nutritious sweetener, because it provides dietary energy: 2.6 kcal per gram and an average of 4 kcal carbohydrates.

Sorbitol by oral suspension or enema, like other sugar alcohols, erythritols exceptions and non-stimulant laxative, may cause gastrointestinal distress, excessive consumption of sorbitol products.Sorbitol, the polyol is a bulk sweetener found in many foods products.It has a smooth taste of sweet, cool taste.Sorbitol has been affirmed as GRAS by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved for use by the European Union and Many countries around the world, including Australia, Canada and Japan.

Sorbitol is a very stable, the other is chemical. It can withstand high temperatures, does not participate in Maillard reaction. This is an advantage, for example, the production needs a fresh color and appearance without browning biscuit.Sorbitol also combines well with other food ingredients such as sweetener, gelling agent, protein and vegetable oil. Its function and in many foods, such as chewing gum, candy, frozen confections, biscuits, cakes, frosting and fillings, and oral care products, including toothpaste and mouthwash.
Sorbitol security as food additives is reported in the scientific literature supported by many studies. Development of the U.S. Food and Drug Regulations sorbitol recognized as GRAS by qualified scientists from the Select Committee in the life sciences Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biologys Office selected GRAS material safety data be carefully assessed.Select Committees views, there is no evidence to prove a level of sorbitol in the current or likely future use of the expected level of risk. United States.

Other food additives: Stevia       Xylitol       Vitamin B12        Mannitol

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