Sorbitol granules are a form of sorbitol, a sugar alcohol used as a sweetener in foods, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products.
## Key Facts About Sorbitol Granules
- *Sweetness*: About 60% as sweet as sugar (sucrose)
- *Caloric content*: Lower calories compared to sugar
- *Usage*: Common in sugar-free products like gum, candies, and diet foods
- *Properties*: Humectant properties help retain moisture
## Applications of Sorbitol Granules
- *Food*: Sugar-free chewing gum, diet foods, sugar-free candies
- *Pharmaceuticals*: Used in formulations like syrups or as a tablet excipient
- *Personal care*: Used in products for its humectant properties
