Chemical & Material
Sugar alcohols (also called polyhydric alcohols, polyalcohols, alditols or glycitols) are organic compounds, typically derived from sugars, containing one hydroxyl group (–OH) attached to each carbon atom. They are white, water-soluble solids that can occur naturally or be produced industrially by hydrogenation of sugars. Since they contain multiple –OH groups, they are classified as polyols.
- Types
- Sorbitol · Mannitol · Erythritol
- Applications
- Food & Beverage · Pharmaceuticals · Personal Care & Cosmetics
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