Sorbitol | Mannitol | Maltitol | Glycerol | Isomalt | Xylitol | Erythritol
Polyols are naturally occurring sweeteners formed as a result of the hydrogenation of sugars. Different polyols can be obtained by selecting specific sugar compositions. We are one of the world’s leading producers of polyols, offering a wide range of polyols such as sorbitol, maltitol, mannitol, glycerol, xylitol, erythritol and isomalt, for use in a variety of applications across the different personal care markets.
Brand names
Brand name |
INCI |
Format |
C  Sorbidex |
Sorbitol |
Powder Non-crystallizing syrup Crystallizing syrup |
C Mannidex |
Mannitol |
Powder |
C Maltidex |
Maltitol |
Powder Syrup |
C Isomaltidex |
Isomalt |
Granulate |
C Xylidex |
Xylitol |
Powder |
C Eridex |
Erythritol |
Powder |
C PharmGlydex |
Glycerin |
Syrup |
Cargill’s polyols meet the specifications of the relevant monographs in the Ph.Eur. and USP/NF, when tested accordingly.
Applications
- Oral care products such as toothpaste, mouthwash and breath fresheners
- Sugar free chewing gum (polyols are frequently added to chewing gum because they are not metabolized by bacteria in the mouth, so they do not contribute to tooth decay)
- Skin care
- Hair care
- Cosmetics
- Shaving creams
- Soap
Functionalities
Both sorbitol syrup products have a dry substance of 70%. Concentrated solutions of sorbitol have a tendency to crystallize at room temperature. Therefore, non-crystallizing sorbitol syrups are available which contain an amount of other polyols to inhibit crystallization. These are easier to handle in transit and store and are therefore the product of choice for most applications.
- Humectant
- Sorbitol is an essential part of the humectant system in oil-in-water emulsions and oral care products
- Flavor component
- Sorbitol provides a sweet taste and a cooling effect in oral care products, chewing gums and breath fresheners. It can also be used as sugar substitute
- Tooth friendly
- Sorbitol is non-cariogenic
- Non-hygroscopic
- Mannitol can withstand extreme humid conditions, without absorbing any water. It is therefore, highly effective at reducing stickiness
- Tooth friendly
- Mannitol is non-cariogenic
- Flavor component
- Maltitol is used in chewing gums to provide a sweet taste
- Influences texture of chewing gum
- When added to the mass of chewing gum, it improves flexibility and plasticity. When used in the coating of chewing gums, it adds crunchiness
- Tooth friendly
- Maltitol is non-cariogenic
- Humectant
- Glycerol is an essential part of the humectant system in oil-in-water emulsions and oral care products
- Flavor component
- Glycerol provides a sweet taste and creates a warm feeling in the mouth
- Lubricant and solvent
- Glycerol enhances the solubility of non water soluble ingredients in a formulation
- Tooth friendly
- Glycerol is non-cariogenic
- Non-hygroscopic
- Isomalt can withstand extreme humid conditions, without picking up any water. It therefore reduces stickiness
- Tooth friendly
- Isomalt is non-cariogenic
- Humectant
- Xylitol can be part of the humectant system of various oral care products
- Flavor component
- Xylitol provides a very sweet and extra cooling taste in oral care products, chewing gums and breath fresheners
- Tooth friendly
- Numerous in-vitro and in-vivo tests demonstrate the non-cariogenic and potential cariostatic properties of xylitol
- Humectant
- Erythritol can be part of the humectant system of various oral care products
- Flavor component
- Erythritol provides a very sweet and intense cooling taste in oral care products, chewing gums and breath fresheners
- Erythritol has a synergistic effect on the perceived sweetness when used in combination with intense sweeteners
- Erythritol has the unique property of effectively masking many different bitter and astringent tastes
- Tooth friendly
- Numerous in-vitro and in-vivo tests demonstrate the non-cariogenic and potential cariostatic properties of erythritol