The application of sorbitol

　　According to China's “Sanitary Standards for the Use of Food Additives” （GB2760-1996）： sorbitol （liquid） can be used for ice cream, popsicles, cakes, drinks, biscuits, bread, pickles, and sweets according to the production needs. In actual production, sorbitol can be used as a nutritive sweetener, wetting agent, chelating agent and stabilizer. Foods containing sorbitol are available for patients with diabetes, liver disease, and cholecystitis. In addition to being used as a sweetener accident, sorbitol also has the effect of moisturizing, sequestering metal ions, improving tissue （making the cake fine, and preventing starch aging）。