Sugar alcohols are polyols containing more than two hydroxyl groups. However, sugar alcohols are different from polyols such as ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, and pentaerythritol synthesized in petrochemical industries. Sugar alcohols can be produced from corresponding sugars from a wide range o

Lactic acid is a carboxylic acid with the chemical formula C3H6O3. It contains a hydroxyl group and is an alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). In aqueous solution, its carboxyl group releases a proton to produce lactate ion CH3CH(OH)COO−.Properties of Lactic AcidPure lactic acid is a colorless liquid, and its

Sodium citrate, also known as trisodium citrate, is an organic acid sodium salt. Appearance: white to colorless crystals, with a cool salty smell and stable in the air. The chemical formula is C6H5Na3O7, soluble in water and insoluble in ethanol. The aqueous solution is slightly alkaline and is ofte

Maltitol is obtained by hydrogenation of maltose, and it is a sugar alcohol used in low-calorie sweeteners earlier. There are two kinds of products: one is a colorless crystalline product; the other is a colorless viscous liquid. Others include maltitol powder, which is obtained by spray drying malt