The molecular formula of sorbitol is C6H14O6. It is a sugar alcohol that is slowly metabolized in the human body. Sorbitol is a hygroscopic alcohol with a sweet taste. This substance is used as a sweetener in food products and also serves as a moisturizer and humectant in canned goods, where it is typically added in syrup form at a concentration of 70% in amounts ranging from 5 to 15 percent.

Sorbitol is also used in various pharmaceutical products and personal care items, such as toothpaste. Its stability and pleasant sweet taste are key properties that make it useful in toothpaste. Additionally, it is employed in hair and skin oils, as well as in many fatty products. Sorbitol’s ability is often utilized for the stability of emulsions and suspensions.