Sorbitol

‌1. Food and Beverage Industry‌

• ‌Sweetener‌: Provides about ‌60% of the sweetness of sucrose‌ with ‌fewer calories‌ (~2.6 kcal/g vs. 4 kcal/g for sugar).

• ‌Sugar-free products‌: Used in ‌diet foods, sugar-free candies, chewing gum, and diabetic-friendly foods‌.

• ‌Moisturizer‌: Prevents ‌staling in baked goods‌ and maintains ‌soft texture in confectionery‌.

• ‌Bulking agent‌: Used in ‌low-calorie ice creams and syrups‌.

• ‌Stabilizer‌: Helps ‌prevent crystallization‌ in jams and frostings.

‌2. Pharmaceutical Uses‌

• ‌Laxative‌: Acts as an ‌osmotic laxative‌ by drawing water into the intestines (often used in ‌syrups, tablets, and suppositories‌).

• ‌Humectant in tablets‌: Prevents ‌drying in chewable or lozenge formulations‌.

• ‌Intravenous solution‌: Used medically for ‌cerebral edema and glaucoma‌ (raises osmotic pressure).

‌3. Cosmetic and Personal Care‌

• ‌Moisturizer in toothpaste & mouthwash‌: Helps ‌prevent dryness‌ and improve texture.

• ‌Skin care products‌: Acts as a ‌humectant in creams and lotions‌ to retain moisture.

• ‌Anti-cavity agent‌: Used in ‌sugar-free gum‌ to reduce dental caries risk.

‌4. Industrial Applications‌

• ‌Plastic & resin production‌: Used in ‌synthetic resins, alkyd resins, and polyurethane foams‌.

• ‌Paper and textile industry‌: Acts as a ‌plasticizer and humectant‌.

• ‌Liquid fuel‌: Can be processed into ‌bioethanol‌.