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| Place of Origin: | China |
| Brand Name: | Golden Grain |
| Certification: | ISO9001, COA,SDS |
| Model Number: | GLMA-01771 |
| Minimum Order Quantity: | 100kg |
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| Price: | USD850-USD950/MT FOB QINGDAO, CHINA |
| Packaging Details: | 25kg/Bag with Paper Drum and PE Inner |
| Delivery Time: | 7 - 10 working days |
| Payment Terms: | L/C, T/T, D/P, D/A |
| Supply Ability: | 1000MT per month |
| Applications: | Food Additive, Cosmetic Ingredient | Freezing Point: | Approximately -4°C |
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| Package: | 25kg Kraft Paper Bag With PE Inner Liner | Odor: | Odorless |
| Shelflife: | 2 Years | Phvalue: | 5.0-7.0 (5% Solution) |
| Chemical Name: | D-Sorbitol | Flashpoint: | Non-flammable |
| Storage Conditions: | Store In A Cool, Dry Place | Usage: | Food Additive, Sweetener, Humectant |
| Bulk Density: | 0.8-1.0 G/cm³ | Particle Size: | 60-120mesh |
| Hazard Classification: | Non-hazardous |
Sorbitol powder is a polyol (sugar alcohol) used as a bulk sweetener across food, personal-care and pharmaceutical products. It delivers roughly 60 % of the sweetness of sucrose while contributing one-third fewer calories, and it brings a smooth mouthfeel with a sweet, cool and pleasant taste rather than a sharp or bitter note.
Functionally the material does more than sweeten. It acts as a humectant, helping products hold moisture, and as a texturizing agent, building body and structure. That combination — sweetness plus moisture control plus texture — is why it appears both as a food additive and as a functional ingredient in cosmetics and pharmaceutical formulations.
Sorbitol has been safely used in processed foods for a long time and carries well-established regulatory recognition: it has been affirmed as GRAS (Generally Recognised As Safe) by the U.S. Food Administration and is approved for use by the European Union and by numerous countries around the world, including Australia, Canada and Japan. It is also non-cariogenic.
The powder is supplied in Food Grade (FCC V) and is tested against a fixed specification, with a Certificate of Analysis issued for every batch. Daily chemical grade and pharmaceutical grade (USP / BP / EP) are also available.
Why buyers specify this sorbitol powder
| Parameter | Value |
| Product Name | Sorbitol Powder |
| Synonyms | D-Glucitol, D-Sorbitol, Sorbit, Sorbol |
| CAS No. | 50-70-4 |
| INS No. | 420 |
| H.S. Code | 29054400 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H14O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 182.2 |
| Appearance | White, crystalline granular or powder |
| Parameter | Specification |
| Grade | Food Grade |
| Quality Standard | FCC V |
| Assay | ≥ 98.0 % |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 1.0 % |
| Total Sugar | ≤ 0.30 % |
| Reducing Sugar | ≤ 0.10 % |
| Density | ≥ 1.45 |
| Specific Rotation | 4.0 – 7.0 |
| pH Value (50 % solution) | 5.0 – 7.0 |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 0.1 % |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 5 ppm |
| Nickel | ≤ 1 ppm |
| Lead | ≤ 0.5 ppm |
| Chlorides | ≤ 10 ppm |
| Sulphates | ≤ 20 ppm |
| Arsenic | ≤ 1 ppm |
| Particle Size | 20–40 mesh, 20–60 mesh, 60–80 mesh, 80–120 mesh |
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 1000 pcs/g |
| Molds and Yeasts | ≤ 100 pcs/g |
| E. Coli | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative in 25 g |
| Parameter | Value |
| Grades available | Food Grade (FCC V) · Daily Chemical Grade · Pharmaceutical Grade (USP / BP / EP) |
| Packaging | 25 kg/bag, kraft bag with PE inner liner |
| Storage | Cool, dry, ventilated environment |
Representative batch values. A Certificate of Analysis is issued for each batch; the figures below are typical and confirm conformance to the released specification.
| Test Item | Specification | Typical Result |
| Appearance | White, Crystal Powder | Conforms |
| Assay | ≥ 99.0 % | 99.5 % |
| Sorbitol Purity | ≥ 98.5 % | 98.8 % |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 1.0 % | 0.5 % |
| Total Sugar | ≤ 0.30 % | 0.20 % |
| Reducing Sugar | ≤ 0.10 % | 0.05 % |
| Test Item | Specification | Typical Result |
| Density | ≥ 1.45 | 1.48 |
| Specific Rotation | 4.0 – 7.0 | 4.7 |
| pH Value (50 %) | 5.0 – 7.0 | 6.5 |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 0.1 % | Conforms |
| Particle Size | 10–20, 20–40, 40–60, 40–100 | 20–40 |
| Test Item | Specification | Typical Result |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 5 ppm | Conforms |
| Nickel | ≤ 1 ppm | Conforms |
| Lead | ≤ 0.5 ppm | Conforms |
| Chlorides | ≤ 10 ppm | Conforms |
| Sulphates | ≤ 20 ppm | Conforms |
| Arsenic | ≤ 1 ppm | Conforms |
| Test Item | Specification | Typical Result |
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 1000 pcs/g | 63 pcs/g |
| Molds and Yeasts | ≤ 100 pcs/g | 10 pcs/g |
| E. Coli | Negative | Negative |
Conclusion: the results conform to the specification.
Sorbitol powder combines sweetening, moisture retention and texture in a single ingredient, which is why it travels across several industries.
Food and confectionery. As a bulk sweetener, sorbitol supplies around 60 % of the sweetness of sucrose with fewer calories and a smooth, cool mouthfeel. It fits sugar-free and reduced-sugar recipes and works well in confectionery, bakery and similar products.
Food additives. In processed foods, sorbitol serves as a humectant, texturizing agent and nutritive sweetener, helping products keep moisture and structure through their shelf life.
Pharmaceutical. Used as a sweetener and humectant in oral and other formulations.
Cosmetics and personal care. Its humectant and texturizing action makes it useful in cosmetics, oral care and personal-care products.
Where it fits
| Sector | Typical Products | Function Provided |
| Food & Confectionery | Sugar-free candy, bakery, sugar-free foods | Sweetener, humectant, texturizing agent |
| Food Additives | Processed foods and beverages | Nutritive sweetener, humectant |
| Pharmaceutical | Oral and other formulations | Sweetener, humectant, excipient |
| Cosmetics & Personal Care | Cosmetics, oral care | Humectant, texturizing agent |
Each batch is produced to a fixed specification and released only after the full control programme has been passed. Testing runs item by item before dispatch and is summarised in a Certificate of Analysis issued per batch.
| Test Group | Items | Purpose |
| Appearance & identity | Appearance | Confirm the correct white, crystalline powder |
| Composition & purity | Assay; Sorbitol Purity; Moisture Content; Total Sugar; Reducing Sugar | Bound the active content and the residual sugar/moisture that affect stability |
| Physical parameters | Density; Specific Rotation; pH Value (50 %); Residue on Ignition; Particle Size | Confirm processing performance |
| Impurities & trace elements | Heavy Metals (as Pb); Nickel; Lead; Chlorides; Sulphates; Arsenic | Limit the inorganic and ionic load |
| Microbiological | Total Plate Count; Molds and Yeasts; E. Coli; Salmonella | Verify hygiene |
The product is packed as a kraft outer bag with a PE inner liner, filled to a net weight of 25 kg. The PE liner forms a moisture barrier around the hygroscopic powder.
| Item | Detail |
| Primary packaging | Kraft bag with PE inner liner |
| Net weight | 25 kg per bag |
| Handling | General chemicals handling |
Palletized loading and mixed-order arrangements can be discussed against your order.
Handled this way, the powder keeps its white, crystalline appearance and its functional performance.
Qingdao Golden Grain Chemical Co., Ltd, invested by Golden Grain Group Limited, one professional manufacturer and exporter since 2000, is devoted to supplying products and solutions to food & beverage, medicine, animal feed & nutrition, personal care & household, construction, agriculture.
Golden Grain Group Limited have professional staff, advanced production lines and complete lab equipment, pass GMP, HACCP, ISO, HALAL, KOSHER, BRC, GMP-Free, and other necessary certificates, which ensure our quality to be international standard. For many years' experience, we are exporting our products to more than 60 countries in the world.
"Quality Products", "Efficient Service", Golden Grain Group Limited hope to enter good business cooperation with customers at home and abroad for long.
