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Sorbitol, also known as glucitol, which is the synthetic sweetener. Sorbitol is a organic compound which have heksahidrat alcohol. It has the molecular formula C6H14O6. Sorbitol is a compound made of the reduction of glucose.

Sorbitol solution has a physical appearance is colorless, has a sweet, and slightly soluble in water. Crystalline sorbitol have different characteristics, which is soluble in water and hot alcohol, melts at a temperature of 110C, and isiomeric with mannitol. Crystalline sorbitol containing 0.5 or 1 molecule of H2O and calories of 3.994 K. Sorbitol is more expensive than sucrose. Sorbitol is about 60 percent as sweet as sucrose with one-third fewer calories

There are formula of sorbitol. Sorbitol is obtained from reduction of glucose, converted aldehyde compound to hydroxyl compound, so that called alcohol sugar. Sorbitol used as syntetic sweetener in many product for example: sugar-free candies, chewing gums and cough syrup. It has nutritional value because it contain as much energy as 2.6 kcal per gram, but it is less than from fructose and suckrose that contain 4.0 kcal per gram. Besides being used as a sweetener instead of sugar, sorbitol is also used as a non stimulant laxative. It is also added to the mouthwash to help prevent dental plaque, other than that it was also added to cosmetic to help maintain skin moisture. Rosket fuel is contained sorbitol from reaction with potassium nitrate.

Sorbitol as the Laxative
 * Uses : This medication is used as a laxative to treat occasional episodes of constipation.


 * How to use : This medication is usually taken by mouth. Don’t use for longer than one week and don’t take with additional laxatives directed by your doctor. Laxatives should only be used temporarily until normal bowel habits return.


 * Side effects : Nausea, gas, diarrhea, stomach cramps or anal irritation may occur. If any of these effects occur, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly. If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, remember that he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. But many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: rectal bleeding, vomiting, weakness, dizziness.

Packing of Sorbitol Labelling If additives based on starch are directly made from genetically modified plants (example : corn) they are liable to be labelled. Legally, it is not fully clarified if this also applies to sorbitol, which is made in several processing stage form starch and / or glucose. __Packing__ Liquid : 270 kg in HMHDPE drums. The liquid can also be supplied in tankers. Cair: kg di HMHDPE Powder: 25 kg HDPE woven bag with LDPE liner or multiwall paper sack with LDPE liner. Powder: 25 __Storage__ Both liquid and powder sorbitol should be stored in a cool, dry environment, away from sunlight. For better results, especially for longer periods, powder sorbitol storage should be around 65% relative humidity and 25°C

Reference : http://www.medicinenet.com/sorbitol-oral/article.htm