Sorbitol is a sweet substance that is about 60% as sweet as sucrose. Sorbitol does not cause tooth decay, and its calories are lower than sucrose, it is very suitable to be added to candy, chewing gum, sweet drinks and other foods, and can improve the taste of these foods.

2, sorbitol has a certain antiseptic effect

In addition to sweeten and improve the taste, sorbitol also has a certain antiseptic effect. Studies have shown that in the presence of sorbitol, food bacteria, mold and other microorganisms can not grow and reproduce, which can extend the shelf life of food. However, sorbitol can not completely replace the function of preservatives, because its preservative effect is limited, and only effective for some microorganisms.

3. sorbitol is mainly a food additive

Although sorbitol has a preservative effect to a certain extent, but it can not be regarded simply as a preservative, because its main function is still an additive. In food production, sorbitol is usually used to replace sucrose, in order to achieve the purpose of adjusting the sweetness of food, improve the taste. In addition, sorbitol can be mixed with other sweeteners to obtain better results.