Main applications of sorbitol

　　It can be used as a raw material for the production of Vitamin C. Vitamin C can be prepared by fermentation and chemical synthesis of sorbitol. It can also be used as a raw material for industrial surfactants, such as the production of surfactants for emulsifier. Sorbitol has a moisturizing function and and it can be used in the production of toothpaste, cigarettes and cosmetics, as a substitute for glycerin. Using sorbitol and propylene oxide as raw materials, it is possible to produce polyurethane rigid foam with certain flame retardant properties. In the food industry, it can be used as a sweetener, moisturizer, chelating agent and tissue modifier. In the pharmaceutical industry, sorbitan ester produced by nitration of sorbitol is a drug for treating coronary heart disease. Food additives, cosmetic raw materials, organic synthetic raw materials, humectants, solvents, and the like.
　　As a special sweetener with moisturizing function, it can be used as nutritional sweeteners, humectants, chelating agents and stabilizers. Since it is not converted into glucose in the human body and is not controlled by insulin, It is suitable for diabetics. It can be used for pastry, with a maximum usage of 5.0g/kg. In surimi and its products, its maximum use amount is 0.5g/kg . It can also be used as a defoaming agent for the sugar making process, the brewing process and the bean product process, and is used in an appropriate amount according to the production needs. In addition, it can also be used for the moisturizing of raisin, the thickening and aroma-keeping of alcoholic and refreshing beverages, as well as sweets and chewing gum.
　　It can be used in synthetic resin and plastic, separation and analysis of low boiling oxygen compounds. Also used as a gas chromatographic fixative, thickener, hardener, insecticide, etc.
　　Used as a gas chromatographic fixative for the separation analysis of low boiling oxygenates, amines, nitrogen or oxygen heterocycles. Also used in organic synthesis.
　　Used as a moisturizer for toothpaste, cosmetics and tobacco. Since its moisture retention is milder than that of glycerin, and it also enjoys a great taste, it is a substitute for glycerin. It can be used in combination with other moisturizers to achieve synergistic effects. Also it is used in the pharmaceutical industry as a raw material for the manufacture of vitamin C.
　　
　　Used as a diuretic dehydrating agent. It is used for the treatment of cerebral edema, and increased intracranial pressure as well as the treatment for increased intraocular pressure of glaucoma. It is also used for edema and oliguria with normal heart and kidney function.
　　Uses as aquatic water-retaining agent. The ratio for aquatic water-retaining agent is sucrose 2.1%+sorbitol 3.15%+composite phosphate 1.00%. It can effectively reduce the moisture activity of dried fish fillets and increase the activity of Ca-ATPase.