Sorbitol Liquid 70% - Certified Food Grade
Sorbitol Liquid 70% - Certified Food Grade
This product is Certified Food Grade and packed under NP3 Food Grade conditions.
In addition to its sweetening capabilities, sorbitol has a humectant effect, attracting and preserving moisture in foods. This aids in maintaining freshness and prolonging shelf life. Its hygroscopic properties also create a smooth texture, preventing sugar crystallization in products such as candies and syrups.
Sorbitol Liquid is also used in many industries from feed to personal care to glues.
Sorbitol is a natural polyhydric alcohol derived from a sugar solution (dextrose) from wheat (gluten-free), consists of the alcohols D-glucitol & D-mannitol. Effective moisturizing properties (avoids moisture loss). Stabilizes gels and provides good clarity. Has skin softening and conditioning effects. Can support thickening effects of viscosity enhancers.
Common uses include:
- Soap-making - to make transparent soaps
- Dry skin relief - Diluted 1:1 with water and apply to dry skin
- Extend life of cut flowers - Add 2 teaspoons of Sorbitol to the water
- Personal care cleansers - moisturizing agent for hand wash, shower gel
- Skincare - Moisturizer for creams, lotions and balms
- Hair care - Conditioning agent, moisturizer, humectant
- Spill removal - Diluted 1:1 with water softens dry spills
- Stain removal - Soak dry stains, leave 3-4 hours and wash as normal
- Glass cleaning - Diluted 1:1 with Meths cleans mirrors and windows
- Bath bombs - Moisturizer
- Bath salts - Moisturizer
- Preservative - Has bacteriostatic effect
- Dairy Farming - Emollient, skin conditioner helps heal cracked teats
- Lubricants - Personal and industrial uses
Safety Information
Rare instances of skin irritation. Do not apply undiluted to the skin or hair. Avoid direct eye contact.