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Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol found in fruits and plants with diuretic, laxative and cathartic property. Unabsorbed sorbitol retains water in the large intestine through osmotic pressure thereby stimulating peristalsis of the intestine and exerting its diuretic, laxative and cathartic effect.

It can be obtained by reduction of glucose, which changes the converted aldehyde group (−CHO) to a −C (OH) H2 group. Most sorbitol is made from potato starch, but it is also found in nature, for example in apples, pears, peaches, and prunes. It is converted to fructose by sorbitol-6-phosphate 2-dehydrogenase.

Sorbitol is one of the sugar alcohols. Sugar alcohols belong to a class of polyols characterized by being white, water-soluble, organic compounds with a general chemical formula of (CHOH) nH2. Sugar alcohols may be produced by the hydrogenation of sugars.

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

Market Outlook

Sorbitol is kind of sweetener/sugar alcohol extracted from corn syrup and also from fruits and berries such as apple, pear, prunes etc. Growing demand of sorbitol in global level market is due to its unique quality of sweetening agent, lower caloric value, preservative, thickening agent, humectant and anti-crystalizing agent. In food and beverage industry, sorbitol is preferred as a substitute to sugar as it has natural sweetening taste with low caloric value. Sorbitol also used in many other industry, such as personal care and pharmaceuticals.

Growing market penetration of herbal oral care products over the past decade, owing to rising awareness about oral health and importance of herbal ingredients, is expected to expand the application scope of sugar alcohols, such as sorbitol. The growing concern of health among the population and the awareness of sugar substitution is going to propel the market. Sorbitol market is driven by the rising demand for low-calorie by the consumers and healthy food products also the increasing in the number of diabetes patients.

The increasing demand of sorbitol by food and beverages in order to prepare sugar-free and dietary products is the main reason behind the growth of sorbitol market. Also the demand from cosmetics and personal care industry is nearly to boost up the market. Consumers shifting towards low sugar content foods is propelling the growth of the market. Consumer’s awareness about health and the increasing number of diabetes patient is shifting the consumers towards low sugar content foods.

Growing consumer perception towards product benefits derived from natural ingredients is expected to drive the demand. The shift in preference towards organic personal care & cosmetic products owing to health & safety factors is expected to positively influence market growth. Increasing demand for low-calorie artificial sweeteners particularly for diabetic patients is likely to surge sorbitol market growth. Also, raising awareness about dietary supplements and their nutritional benefits is also likely to have a positive impact on the industry in the near future.

Market of sorbitol is segmented on the basis of its form and application. On the basis of form, sorbitol is segmented into liquid and powder form. On analyzing the demand of sorbitol in global level market, it assessed that consumption of liquid form of sorbitol accounts to highest share of total demand in compare to solid form of sorbitol. Another segment is on the basis of application, sorbitol is segmented four different segments including food and beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care products and other (chemical).

In current scenario it analyzed that food and beverage is the primary segment which fuels the growth of sorbitol in global level market. In food and beverage, sorbitol has higher demand due to its application as a sweetener and flavoring agent. It is used in the production of confectionery, bakery products, diet food, ice creams, jellies, candies and in beverages such as diet drinks.  In addition, increasing demand of diabetic patients in developing economies also leads to increase in demand of sorbitol as a substitute to sugar.

The sorbitol market in India reached a volume of 158 Kilotons in 2018, growing at a CAGR of more than 5% during 2011-2018. The market is further expected to reach a volume of 189 Kilotons by 2024. Diverse applications of sorbitol represent one of the primary factors that has added to its overall demand. Increase in the cases of diabetes in India remains another force catalyzing the market growth. Other growth inducing factors are rising population, elevating incomes and increasing health consciousness in the country.

In the pharmaceutical sector, sorbitol is used as a preliminary material for ascorbic acid tablets and in cough syrups for its sweetening properties. It is also used as a laxative since it helps in stimulating bowel movements. Some of its other applications are in the toothpaste, food and confectioneries and industrial surfactant sectors. Diverse applications of sorbitol represent one of the primary factors that has added to its overall demand. Increase in the cases of diabetes in India remains another force catalyzing the market growth. Other growth inducing factors are rising population, elevating incomes and increasing health consciousness in the country.

Key Players

Cargill Inc, DuPont, American International Foods Inc, Merck, Gulshan Polyols Ltd, Cargill, Incorporated, Archer Daniels Midland Company, ROQUETTE FRERES, American International Foods, Dancheng CAIXIN Sugar Industry Co.LTD., Merck Group, Sayaji Group, SLADKII MIR LTD,  Tereos, Danisco, Gulshan Polyols Ltd, Ingredion Incorporated, Jeecon Foods Pvt. Ltd, Roquette, SPI PharmaInc, Amaravati Chemicals Ltd. Gayatri Bioorganics Ltd. Gulshan Polyols Ltd. Hico Products Ltd. Jayant Vitamins Ltd. Sayaji Industries Ltd. Sukhjit Starch & Chemicals Ltd. Tan India Ltd. Unicorn Organics Ltd. Anil Products Ltd Ahmedabad, Gulshan Polyols (Gulshan Sugars & Chemicals Ltd.,) Delhi, Maize Products Ahmedabad, Gujarat Ambuja Proteins Ltd Ahmedabad, Sukhjit Starch Chemicals Punjab, Kasyap Sweetners Ltd Madhya Pradesh, Roquette America Inc.US, Atanor S.A.USA, Coyne Chemical USA, Habib Arkady Ltd Pakistan, Mudanjiang Pharmaceutical Group Co. Ltd China, Pt Sumi Asih Oleochemical Industry China, Shanghai Haohua Chemical Co Ltd Shanghai, China

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