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E 420 SORBITOL 70%

E 420 Sorbitol 70%, less commonly known as glucitol, is a sugar alcohol with a sweet taste which the human body metabolizes slowly.
E 420 Sorbitol 70% can be obtained by reduction of glucose, which changes the converted aldehyde group (−CHO) to a primary alcohol group (−CH2OH).
E 420 Sorbitol 70% is a type of carbohydrate called a sugar alcohol, or polyol.

CAS Number: 50-70-4
Molecular Formula: C6H14O6
Molecular Weight: 182.17
EINECS Number: 200-061-5

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E 420 Sorbitol 70% contains about one-third fewer calories than sugar and is 60 percent as sweet.
E 420 Sorbitol 70% occurs naturally in a variety of berries and fruits (e.g., apples and blackberries).
E 420 Sorbitol 70% is also commercially produced and is the most commonly used polyol in the U.S.

E 420 Sorbitol 70% safety has been conrmed by global health authorities.
E 420 Sorbitol 70% (pronounced sore-bih-tall) is a type of carbohydrate called a sugar alcohol, or polyol, which are water-soluble compounds that occur naturally in many fruits and vegetables.
E 420 Sorbitol 70% is also commercially produced from glucose for use in packaged foods and beverages to provide sweetness, texture and moisture retention.

E 420 Sorbitol 70%, is a concentrated aqueous solution of Sorbitol, a sugar alcohol that occurs naturally in many fruits and berries, but is typically produced industrially from glucose through a hydrogenation process.
This specific form—Sorbitol 70%—refers to a viscous, clear, colorless liquid that contains approximately E 420 Sorbitol 70% by weight dissolved in 30% purified water.
This syrup-like formulation retains the same core properties as E 420 Sorbitol 70%, such as a mild sweetness, non-cariogenic behavior (does not cause tooth decay), and low glycemic impact, but is better suited for use in liquid or semi-liquid formulations where direct solubility and flow are important.

E 420 Sorbitol 70% is slowly and incompletely absorbed from our small intestine.
The remaining E 420 Sorbitol 70% continues to the large intestine, where its metabolism yields fewer calories.
Because of this, E 420 Sorbitol 70% consumption (compared with an equal amount of sugar) reduces insulin secretion, which helps keep blood glucose levels lower as a result.

Sugar alcohols are naturally produced in various plants as a result of photosynthesis.
E 420 Sorbitol 70% is found naturally in berries like blackberries, raspberries and strawberries, and other fruits such as apples, apricots, avocados, cherries, peaches and plums.
In addition to whole foods, E 420 Sorbitol 70% is commercially produced to help reduce calories from sugars in baked goods, chocolates, frozen desserts, hard candies, sugar-free chewing gum and snack bars.

E 420 Sorbitol 70% is one of the main photosynthetic end products and serves as a storage and transport sugar in most plant families.
Synthesis of E E 420 Sorbitol 70% takes place by catalysis of glucose via NADP-dependent E 420 Sorbitol 70%-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (S6PDH).
E 420 Sorbitol 70% is further degraded to fructose by NAD+ E 420 Sorbitol 70% dehydrogenase in sink tissues.

E 420 Sorbitol 70% plays an important role in osmotic adjustment in cell cytoplasm under various abiotic stresses such as salinity, chilling, and drought.
E 420 Sorbitol 70% belongs to the group of sugar alcohols and is synthesized from glucose 6-phosphate by the enzyme E 420 Sorbitol 70%-6- phosphate dehydrogenase (S6PDH) and E 420 Sorbitol 70%-6-pyrophosphatase (S6PP).
The genes governing E 420 Sorbitol 70% biosynthesis have been used to develop transgenic plants in relation to abiotic stress tolerance.

E 420 Sorbitol 70% naturally occurs in some fruits and is industrially easily accessible by hydrogenation from glucose syrups at low costs.
The WHO JEFCA in 1982 did not specify an ADI limit for E 420 Sorbitol 70%.
E 420 Sorbitol 70% is considered GRAS in United States and is approved in EU and many other countries worldwide and has the highest market share of all polyols at present.

E 420 Sorbitol 70% is a white, hygroscopic, crystalline powder.
E 420 Sorbitol 70% melts at 97°C and has excellent pH and heat stability in food processing.
The relative sweetness is about 50% compared to sucrose.

The sweetness prole of E 420 Sorbitol 70% compares more to glucose than sucrose.
The application range is from drinks and dairy products to confectionery and bakery products.
In Europe E 420 Sorbitol 70% has the food additive number E 420.

From a food technologist viewpoint the following properties of E 420 Sorbitol 70% are important:
In bulk sugar replacement E 420 Sorbitol 70% has a caloric value of 2.6 kcal/g, in the EU it is 2.4 kcal/g compared to 4.0 for sucrose.
E 420 Sorbitol 70% oers some sweetness reduction if not combined with HISs.

The solubility in water at ambient is the highest for all polyols; therefore besides that of the powder, a 70% solution in water is a common distribution form of E 420 Sorbitol 70%.
E 420 Sorbitol 70% and E 420 Sorbitol 70% syrup are good humectants, but they recrystallize quite easily.
The ‘noncrystallizing’ E 420 Sorbitol 70% syrup contains some side concentration of mannitol or polyglycitol (HSH) syrup.

Handling of E 420 Sorbitol 70% powder above 55% relative humidity results in lumping and stickiness issues
E 420 Sorbitol 70% is a laxative, which limits general sugar replacement in bulk.
The laxative action starts from about 15 g as a single dose or 20 to 40 g/day.

If the content in laxative polyols in a food is 10% or higher, a warning label is required in the EU.
In United States products with foreseeable higher consumption of E 420 Sorbitol 70% have to carry a warning label stating that ‘excess consumption can cause a laxative eect’
Synergistic sweetness eects with HISs such as saccharine, acesulfame K and others were found.

E 420 Sorbitol 70%, also named d-glucitol, is a six carbon sugar alcohol, that is, found naturally in many fruits, such as berries, cherries, plums, pears, and apples.
Due to its sweetness (∼60% compared to sucrose) and high-water solubility, E 420 Sorbitol 70% is largely used as a low-calorie sweetener, a humectant, a texturizer, or a softener.
It is present in a wide range of food products, such as chewing gums, candies, desserts, ice creams, and diabetic foods.

In addition, E 420 Sorbitol 70% is the starting material for the production of pharmaceutical compounds, such as sorbose and ascorbic acid, and it is also used as a vehicle for the suspension of drugs.
Furthermore, this polyol is poorly absorbed, or not absorbed at all, in the small intestine.
Therefore, it can reach the colon where it can act as a substrate for bacterial fermentation, and for this reason E 420 Sorbitol 70% could be used as a prebiotic compound.

Supplementation with E 420 Sorbitol 70% resulted in enrichment for Lactobacilli in the rat colon and cecum.
E 420 Sorbitol 70% production has traditionally been by chemical catalytic hydrogenation of glucose or glucose–fructose mixtures (as detailed earlier for mannitol); however, these processes often produce mixtures of E 420 Sorbitol 70% and mannitol that are dicult to separate, and thus the production costs are high.
Only a few microorganisms are able to produce E 420 Sorbitol 70% naturally, including the yeasts Candida boidinii, Candida famata, and Saccharomyces cerevisiae, as well as the Gram-negative bacteria Zymomonas mobilis; however, only the latter oers the potential for industrial biotechnological production of E 420 Sorbitol 70%.

Melting point: 98-100 °C (lit.)
alpha: 4 º (per eur. pharm.)
Boiling point: bp760 105°
Density: 1.28 g/mL at 25 °C
vapor density: <1 (vs air)
vapor pressure: <0.1 mm Hg ( 25 °C)
refractive index: n20/D 1.46
FEMA: 3029 | D-SORBITOL
Flash point: >100°C
storage temp.: room temp
solubility: Very soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol
form: liquid
pka: pKa (17.5°): 13.6
color: White
Specific Gravity: 1.28
Odor: Odorless
PH Range: 5 - 7 at 182 g/l at 25 °C
PH: 5.0-7.0 (25℃, 1M in H2O)
optical activity: [α]20/D 1.5±0.3°, c = 10% in H2O
Odor Type: caramellic
Water Solubility: SOLUBLE
Sensitive: Hygroscopic
λmax: λ: 260 nm Amax: 0.04
λ: 280 nm Amax: 0.045
Merck: 14,8725
BRN: 1721899
Stability: Stable. Avoid strong oxidizing agents. Protect from moisture.
InChIKey: FBPFZTCFMRRESA-JGWLITMVSA-N
LogP: -4.67

E 420 Sorbitol 70% may be useful as an alternative to sugar for people with diabetes as it signicantly reduces the rise in blood glucose and the insulin response associated with the ingestion of glucose.
E 420 Sorbitol 70% also has a reduced calorie value of around 2.54 kcal/g, which is consistent with the objective of calorie and weight control for diabetics.
E 420 Sorbitol 70% Solution, less commonly known as glucitol, is a sugar alcohol with a sweet taste which the human body metabolizes slowly.

E 420 Sorbitol 70% can be obtained by reduction of glucose, which changes the aldehyde group to a hydroxyl group.
Most E 420 Sorbitol 70% is made from corn syrup, but it is also found in nature, for example in apples, pears, peaches, and prunes.
E 420 Sorbitol 70% is converted to fructose by E 420 Sorbitol 70%-6-phosphate 2-dehydrogenase.

E 420 Sorbitol 70% is an isomer of mannitol, another sugar alcohol; the two dier only in the orientation of the hydroxyl group on carbon 2.
While similar, the two sugar alcohols have very dierent sources in nature, melting points, and uses.
E 420 Sorbitol 70% Solution is used in wide variety of food, confections, pharmaceutical, oral care and industrial applications.

Typical functionality is as a bulking agent, sweetener and humectant.
E 420 Sorbitol 70% is a sampleable and chemically non-reactive polyalcohol, which allows it to withstand high temperatures without a change in its properties.
E 420 Sorbitol 70% is a rened low-calorie sugar (containing 30% with respect to sucrose) which has a sweetness of 60% with respect to glucose.

E 420 Sorbitol 70% is considered a natural sweetener of low power, with low caloric power, belongs to the family of polyols (along with mannitol, xylitol, lactitol, maltitol and isomalt), being the most used.
E 420 Sorbitol 70% is used as an additive in the food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, paper and leather industries.
E 420 Sorbitol 70% is also a raw material for various chemicals such as vitamin C, surfactants and resins.

E 420 Sorbitol 70% is commonly used as an excipient in pharmaceutical formulations.
E 420 Sorbitol 70% is available in a wide range of grades.
E 420 Sorbitol 70% is useful for ODT formulations due to its characteristics such as sweet taste, and cooling sensation.

E 420 Sorbitol 70% is a polyol (sugar alcohol) that is used as a bulk sweetener in various food products.
In addition to imparting sweetness, it is an excellent moisturizing and texturizing agent.
E 420 Sorbitol 70% is about 60% as sweet as sucrose and has a third fewer calories.

E 420 Sorbitol 70% produces a smooth sensation in the mouth, with a sweet, fresh and pleasant taste.
E 420 Sorbitol 70% is non-cariogenic and can be useful for diabetic people.
E 420 Sorbitol 70% has been safely used in processed foods for nearly half a century.

E 420 Sorbitol 70% is also used in other products, such as pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
E 420 Sorbitol 70% is used as a humectant in many types of products to provide protection against loss of moisture content.
The textural and moisture stabilizing properties of E 420 Sorbitol 70% are used in the production of confectionery, baked goods, and chocolate in cases where the products tend to dry out or harden.

Its moisture stabilizing action protects these products from drying out and maintains their initial freshness when stored.
E 420 Sorbitol 70% is very stable and is not chemically reactive.
E 420 Sorbitol 70% can withstand high temperatures and does not participate in Maillard reactions (blackening).

This is an advantage, for example, in biscuit production, where a fresh color without blackening is desired.
E 420 Sorbitol 70% also mixes well with other food ingredients such as sugars, gelling agents, proteins, and vegetable fats.
E 420 Sorbitol 70% works well in many food products such as chewing gum, candy, frozen desserts, cookies, cakes, icings and llings, as well as oral health products such as toothpaste and mouthwash.

E 420 Sorbitol 70% typically appears as a thick, sticky, non-crystallizing syrup that is odorless and pleasantly sweet, though only about 60% as sweet as sucrose (table sugar).
It is highly stable, resistant to fermentation, and chemically inert under most conditions, making it an excellent ingredient in many food and pharmaceutical products that require long shelf life and moisture stability.
The liquid nature of this product makes it ideal for situations where rapid and uniform blending with other liquid ingredients is necessary, or where the use of dry powders might be less efficient or practical.

E 420 Sorbitol 70% is converted to fructose by E 420 Sorbitol 70%-6-phosphate 2-dehydrogenase.
E 420 Sorbitol 70% is an isomer of mannitol, another sugar alcohol; the two dier only in the orientation of the hydroxyl group on carbon 2.
While similar, the two sugar alcohols have very dierent sources in nature, melting points, and uses.

E 420 Sorbitol 70%, also called D-E 420 Sorbitol 70%, 50-70-4, E420, and D-glucitol, is a type of carbohydrate.
E 420 Sorbitol 70% falls into a category of sugar alcohols called polyols.
This water-soluble compound is found naturally in some fruits, including apples, apricots, dates, berries, peaches, plums, and gs.

E 420 Sorbitol 70% also commercially manufactured from corn syrup for use in packaged foods, beverages, and medications.
Commercially, E 420 Sorbitol 70% is used to preserve moisture, add sweetness, and provide texture to products, as well as potentially support digestive and oral health.
E 420 Sorbitol 70% is a sugar alcohol found in fruits and plants with diuretic, laxative and cathartic property.

Unabsorbed E 420 Sorbitol 70% retains water in the large intestine through osmotic pressure thereby stimulating peristalsis of the intestine and exerting its diuretic, laxative and cathartic eect.
In addition, E 420 Sorbitol 70% has one-third fewer calories and 60 % the sweetening activity of sucrose and is used as a sugar replacement in diabetes.
E 420 Sorbitol 70% is an odorless colorless solid.

E 420 Sorbitol 70% sinks and mixes with water.
D-glucitol is the D-enantiomer of glucitol (also known as D-E 420 Sorbitol 70%).
D-glucitol has a role as a sweetening agent, a laxative, a metabolite, a cathartic, a human metabolite, a food humectant, a

Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite, an Escherichia coli metabolite and a mouse metabolite.
D-glucitol is an enantiomer of a L-glucitol.
E 420 Sorbitol 70% has a very low glycemic response; the GI of E 420 Sorbitol 70% is 9.

E 420 Sorbitol 70% is well suited for developing wafers and waes low in GI and in carbohydrates.
E 420 Sorbitol 70% is suitable for diabetics as well
E 420 Sorbitol 70% is recognized as the ideal base for personal care applications such as toothpaste and mouthwash.

E 420 Sorbitol 70% indeed prevents the toothpaste from drying out thanks to its humectant function and gives the required viscosity.
In addition, E 420 Sorbitol 70% has also a highly pronounced cooling eect when placed in water or in the mouth.
This latter combined with its non-cariogenic properties are perfectly suitable for mouthwash recipes.

Because of its taste and superior ability to retain moisture, E 420 Sorbitol 70% has many uses in consumer products.
E 420 Sorbitol 70% may be included as a avor enhancer, thickener and skin conditioning agent.
E 420 Sorbitol 70% is frequently used in sugar-free chewing gum, ice cream and cough syrup.

E 420 Sorbitol 70% is a sugar alcohol naturally found in fruits.
E 420 Sorbitol 70% chemical properties allow it to have multiple actions within the body.
E 420 Sorbitol 70% sweetening properties allow it to be used as a low-calorie sweetener in medicinal solutions.

E 420 Sorbitol 70% hyperosmotic properties allow it to work as a laxative, drawing water into the colon from surrounding body tissues to allow softening of stool and relieve constipation.
This ability to draw in water also allows it to be used in saliva substitutes to relieve dry mouth and during transurethral prostatectomy as a urinary bladder wash.
E 420 Sorbitol 70% , less commonly known as glucitol, is a sugar alcohol with a sweet taste which the human body metabolizes slowly.

E 420 Sorbitol 70% can be obtained by reduction of glucose, which changes the aldehyde group to a hydroxyl group.
Most E 420 Sorbitol 70% is made from corn syrup, but it is also found in nature, for example in apples, pears, peaches, and prunes.
E 420 Sorbitol 70% is a naturally occurring sweetener synthetically extracted from glucose.

Owing to its low caloric value, it is used in pharmaceutical products, sugar-free foods, and oral care products such as mouth fresheners and toothpastes.
E 420 Sorbitol 70% is prescribed for use by diabetes patients as it has a lesser tendency to increase the sugar level in the blood.
Consumption of E 420 Sorbitol 70% gives a cooling sensation in the mouth with almost no aftertaste.

E 420 Sorbitol 70% helps to maintain the high quality of food products by retaining moisture, improving the texture, and acts as a crystallization modier, a softening agent, and a viscosity controller.
E 420 Sorbitol 70% is an important ingredient in confectionery items and food that need to be stored for some time.
E 420 Sorbitol 70% is a natural constituent of fruits such as apples and pears; dry fruits such as prunes and raisins; stoned fruits like apricots and peaches, and berries of the family of the Sorbus tree.

Uses Of E 420 Sorbitol 70%:
Sorbitol 70% solution, also known as E420(ii), is a highly versatile ingredient that finds widespread application in the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and personal care industries, largely due to its unique combination of properties such as mild sweetness, chemical stability, moisture retention, and non-cariogenic (non-tooth-decaying) nature.
E 420 Sorbitol 70% is extensively used in sugar-free and low-calorie food products, where it acts as a sweetener, humectant, and texturizing agent.

Although it is only about 60% as sweet as sucrose, its low glycemic index makes it suitable for diabetic and calorie-conscious diets.
In these products, it contributes sweetness without causing a rapid spike in blood sugar, which is beneficial for people managing diabetes or those following low-sugar lifestyles.
E 420 Sorbitol 70% is commonly used in sugar-free chewing gums, candies, and lozenges, not only for its sweetness but also because it does not promote dental cavities, making it ideal for products marketed as “tooth-friendly.”

Additionally, it adds a smooth texture and retains moisture, helping to prevent crystallization and drying out, which is particularly important for products that need to stay soft and chewable over time.
In baked goods, fillings, and desserts, E 420 Sorbitol 70% enhances the mouthfeel and softness while extending shelf life by acting as a moisture-retaining agent, keeping products fresher for longer.
Its hygroscopic nature (ability to absorb moisture from the air) helps reduce staling and maintains a consistent texture.

In the beverage industry, E 420 Sorbitol 70% solution is sometimes used in syrups, liquid concentrates, and flavored drinks, especially those that are “no sugar added” or “diabetic friendly,” where its solubility and non-crystallizing properties are beneficial.
E 420 Sorbitol 70% is being explored as a bio-based monomer or polyol component in the synthesis of polyurethanes and biodegradable plastics, where it can provide rigid or semi-rigid structural elements and serve as a renewable alternative to petrochemical-derived polyols.

In such applications, E 420 Sorbitol 70% may be used either directly or as an intermediate in producing polyether or polyester polyols, especially in the context of green chemistry and sustainable materials development.
In pharmaceuticals, E 420 Sorbitol 70% is commonly used as a sweetening and bulking agent in oral liquid medications, such as cough syrups, vitamin solutions, and pediatric drops, where it improves taste and palatability without the risk of causing dental issues or significantly raising blood sugar levels.

Because it remains stable in solution and resists microbial growth in properly preserved formulations, E 420 Sorbitol 70% helps improve the shelf life and consistency of pharmaceutical products.
It is especially useful in medications designed for children, elderly patients, or diabetics, where sucrose-based formulations might not be suitable.
Additionally, E 420 Sorbitol 70% is used in laxatives and bowel cleansing products due to its osmotic activity, which draws water into the intestines and promotes bowel movements.

This makes it a gentle, non-stimulant laxative that can be used to relieve constipation in both over-the-counter and prescribed medicines.
E 420 Sorbitol 70% is frequently used in cosmetic and personal care formulations for its ability to attract and retain moisture, helping maintain skin hydration and improving the texture of the final product.
It acts as a humectant in products like moisturizers, lotions, creams, shampoos, and conditioners, where it prevents drying and adds a pleasant smoothness during application.

In oral care products such as toothpaste and mouthwash, E 420 Sorbitol 70% serves multiple roles: it acts as a sweetener, a humectant, and a texturizer, helping to retain moisture and create a consistent, easy-to-squeeze formulation while also adding a mild sweetness that makes the product more pleasant to use.
Because Sorbitol is non-irritating and non-toxic, it is especially suitable for use in sensitive skin formulas, baby products, and other personal care items that require gentle yet effective moisturizing properties.

In addition to food, pharma, and personal care applications, E 420 Sorbitol 70% is used in certain industrial and biotechnological processes, including as a carbon source in microbial fermentation, where it supports the growth of specific bacteria or fungi used to produce enzymes, amino acids, or other bio-based chemicals.
It may also be used in coatings, adhesives, and resins as a plasticizer or stabilizer, though these uses are less common and usually limited to highly specialized formulations.

In industrial formulations, E 420 Sorbitol 70% can act as a plasticizer—a substance added to materials like polymers or resins to increase their flexibility, elasticity, and workability.
By incorporating E 420 Sorbitol 70%, manufacturers can improve the flow characteristics of resin systems or modify the mechanical properties of certain biodegradable plastics and coatings.
In water-based adhesives, especially those used for paper, cardboard, or wood, E 420 Sorbitol 70% can help retain moisture, reduce brittleness, and maintain a smooth application consistency, which enhances performance during both manufacturing and use.

These effects are particularly useful in adhesives that must remain flexible after drying, or where eco-friendly and non-toxic ingredients are preferred.
E 420 Sorbitol 70% is sometimes employed as a stabilizing agent in formulations where temperature sensitivity or volatility of active ingredients is a concern.
Its high viscosity and low volatility allow it to act as a thermal buffer and carrier medium, helping to disperse, dissolve, or evenly suspend other ingredients in a formulation, which is useful in products like lubricants, emulsions, or pigment pastes.

It can also serve as a vehicle for enzymes, probiotics, or catalysts in biotechnological applications, offering a medium that supports their activity while protecting them from degradation due to oxidation or environmental fluctuations.
In laboratory and industrial fermentation, E 420 Sorbitol 70% is sometimes used as a carbon source to feed specific microorganisms or cell cultures that can metabolize polyols.
This makes it a valuable component in the bioproduction of enzymes, vitamins, amino acids, or even recombinant proteins, particularly where glucose or sucrose might interfere with the desired metabolic pathways.

In these contexts, E 420 Sorbitol 70% is often favored for its ability to support slower, more controlled growth, or to avoid triggering certain stress responses in microbial systems, which can be important in high-precision fermentation settings.
Due to its hygroscopic nature and non-volatile profile, E 420 Sorbitol 70% can be used in the textile and printing industries as a moisture regulator or softening agent in water-based inks, dye pastes, or fabric treatments.
It helps prevent drying or crusting during processing, and may also improve flow and spreading characteristics on surfaces.

In some coating systems, especially eco-conscious or biodegradable coatings, E 420 Sorbitol 70% can play a role in enhancing adhesion and surface smoothness, and in contributing to the overall biocompatibility of the material.
Though its primary roles lie in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic sectors, E 420 Sorbitol 70% also contributes significantly to various technical and industrial applications, particularly where moisture control, plasticization, chemical stability, and biocompatibility are required.
Its presence in adhesives, resins, inks, microbial cultures, and even bioplastics reflects its multifunctional utility beyond consumer-facing products, making it a valuable material in a wide array of specialized manufacturing and scientific processes.

Safety Profile Of E 420 Sorbitol 70%:
The most commonly reported hazard associated with E 420 Sorbitol 70% (especially in concentrated forms like the 70% solution) is its laxative effect, which occurs when consumed in large amounts.
As a sugar alcohol, E 420 Sorbitol 70% is not fully absorbed in the small intestine; instead, it passes into the colon where it draws in water by osmosis and is fermented by gut bacteria.

E 420 Sorbitol 70% is hygroscopic, meaning it absorbs water from the air, and while the high sugar alcohol content generally resists microbial growth, the presence of 30% water in the solution means that improper storage conditions (e.g., exposure to air, contamination, or insufficient preservation) could allow for microbial spoilage or degradation over time.
For this reason, E 420 Sorbitol 70% should be stored in airtight containers, kept in a cool, dry place, and ideally used with preservatives in formulations where microbial stability is essential.

E 420 Sorbitol 70% is readily biodegradable and non-toxic to aquatic life under normal usage levels.
However, large releases of E 420 Sorbitol 70% into water systems—such as through spills or manufacturing waste—could contribute to oxygen depletion due to microbial activity, especially in closed water bodies, potentially affecting aquatic ecosystems.
Thus, industrial users should follow proper disposal procedures and avoid large-scale environmental discharge.

While rare, some individuals may have intolerance to polyols like Sorbitol, especially if they have fructose malabsorption or certain metabolic conditions, such as hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI).
E 420 Sorbitol 70% is considered safe for most people and is approved by global food safety authorities, including the FDA, EFSA, and JECFA, when used appropriately.

However, it can cause gastrointestinal discomfort when overconsumed, and requires careful handling in large-scale or professional environments due to physical irritation risks and potential for microbial contamination.
For everyday consumers, E 420 Sorbitol 70% in food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics poses very low risk when consumed in moderate amounts, but labels should always be checked for warnings about excessive use—especially in products intended for children, sensitive individuals, or those with digestive issues.