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D-Sorbitol is oxidized to fructose by D-Sorbitol dehydrogenase in mammals and humans, and then metabolized by the fructose-1-phosphate pathway, and its metabolism is not related to insulin in the body. At the same time, D-Sorbitol is not a suitable substrate for oral microorganisms without causing tooth decay and has a diuretic effect. So, do you know the function and role of D-Sorbitol and its application in food? Let's take a look.
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The functions and effects of D-Sorbitol
Application of D-Sorbitol in food
(1) Will does not cause fluctuations in blood sugar values: D-Sorbitol can be used as a sweetener for diabetics, the human body ingested a large amount of D-Sorbitol blood sugar level rise is very small, and will not cause an increase in the demand for insulin, suitable for diabetics to eat. In the 1950s, Adcock and Gray by comparing the observation of human ingestion of 14C-labeled D-Sorbitol and glucose after blood sugar changes, confirmed the above point.
(2) No dental caries: Like xylitol, polyols such as D-Sorbitol and mannitol have much lower cariogenic properties than sucrose. This difference between sucrose and sugar alcohols is caused by the influence of their respective degradation products on the physical properties and chemical composition of plaque and saliva, as well as by the different tolerance to microbial metabolism, that is, by the different actions of oral microorganisms on them. Analysis of the generation of acid substances on the tooth surface after comparing the oral intake of sucrose, D-Sorbitol, mannitol, and xylitol reveals that the pH drops due to the rapid acid production after the intake of sucrose, but the pH drop caused by the acid generated after the intake of xylitol, D-Sorbitol and mannitol are less, and the pH is still greater than the critical value of 5.5 at this time because it does not cause dental caries.
(3) Other physiological effects: D-Sorbitol has diuretic and dehydrating properties, can reduce intracranial pressure, prevent edema, can be used directly as a drug, can be used for cardiac and renal function normal less swelling, and less urine. 5.48% of D-Sorbitol aqueous solution is isotonic, after oral administration to the duodenum, stimulates the release of cholecystokinin from cells in the mucosa, can promote strong contraction of the gallbladder and the diastole of the sphincter of Oddi and bilious. Stimulate the pancreatic secretion of pancreatic lipase, etc., promote the release of insulin, increase the secretion of liver bile, can accelerate the peristalsis and absorption of the small intestine, unblock the residual gas of the intestinal cavity, and thus can improve the symptoms of patients with chronic intestinal biliary, gastrointestinal and other diseases.
D-Sorbitol has a cool sweetness, its sweetness is equivalent to 60% sucrose, has the same caloric value as sugar, and is metabolized more slowly than sugar, and most of it is converted into fructose in the liver, which will not cause diabetes. In ice cream, chocolate, chewing gum, and D-Sorbitol instead of sugar can play a weight loss effect. Can be used for the production of vitamin C raw materials, D-Sorbitol by fermentation and chemical synthesis can be made vitamin C. China's toothpaste industry has begun to use D-Sorbitol instead of glycerol, adding 5% to 8% (foreign add 16%).
In the production of baked goods, D-Sorbitol has a moisturizing and preserving effect, thus extending the shelf life of food. In addition, D-Sorbitol can also be used as a starch stabilizer and fruit wetting regulator, aroma preserving agent, antioxidant, and freshness preserving agent. It is also commonly used as sugar-free chewing gum, wine flavoring agent and food sweetener for diabetic patients, etc.
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