Sorbitol sweetener

Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol used as a low-calorie sweetener and humectant in various food products. It is produced through the hydrogenation of glucose, resulting in a substance that is approximately 60% as sweet as sucrose and contains about one-third fewer calories. Sorbitol is commonly used in sugar-free candies, chewing gums, baked goods, and other processed foods. The manufacturing process involves refining starch into glucose, followed by hydrogenation and crystallization. Sorbitol is produced in multiple countries, including China, where companies like Huakang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. manufacture it. Huakang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is a Chinese company specializing in the production of sorbitol and other pharmaceutical ingredients. The company is headquartered in China and does not have any known subsidiaries.