One of our Sugar Alcohol is Right for your Application

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SUGAR ALCOHOLS
Sorbitol
Maltitol
Xylitol
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State-of-the-Art Technology
Designed for
High Standard Products
Sorbitol, Maltitol, Xylitol
By 1931, Deutsche Hydrierwerke
(DHW) in Rodleben/Germany
patented and initiated the world’s first
production of fatty alcohols based on
the evolving technology of catalytic,
high pressure hydrogenation.
The experiences of DHW in
hydrogenation technology during the
next decades resulted in further
product developments: in 1965, DHW
started the production of its first
liquid Sorbitol starting from vegetable
raw materials. By developing special
reactors using the spray drying
technology, DHW launched in the
forthcoming years a comprehensive
series of spray dried Sorbitol.
Recently, new polyols such as Maltitol
and Xylitol have been added to the
sugar alcohols range offering thus a
broader product portfolio to our
customers and to the market. All
products, liquid and spray dried
Sorbitol, spray dried Xylitol and liquid
Maltitol have become indispensable
as a sugar substitute in modern
nutrition and in diabetic products.
They are used in numerous other
application fields including quality
foods, confectioneries, personal care,
pharmaceuticals and in some
industrial applications.
In 1991, DHW was incorporated in
the worldwide network of research
and production facilities of our
oleochemical group. With the creation
of Ecogreen Oleochemicals in 2001,
DHW reinforced its position as a
global producer and supplier of
unsaturated fatty alcohols, primary
fatty amines, sorbitols and other
sugar alcohols as well as of a new
range of speciality fatty esters and
ethers.
materials DHW in Rodleben offers
tailor-made oleochemical derivatives
to be used in the production of
nutritional products, cosmetic and
pharmaceutical goods as well as
additives for industrial purposes.
Progress from nature
Over the years, as worldwide
awareness for environmental
issues have grown, gentle
processing technologies and the
use of renewable resources have
become increasingly important.
Our technological expertise making
use of natural ingredients for the
production of chemical substances
qualifies DHW at Rodleben to fulfill
its obligations in meeting the
requirements for a sustainable,
ecologically-sound world. The
concept of a chemical production
site based on human needs and
environmental awareness is
already reality within our company
today.
Longtime R&D experience combined
with additional synergies from global
oleochemistry allows DHW to
present itself as a strong and reliable
partner for industrial cooperation.
Starting from vegetable based raw
DHW sugar alcohols are based on
renewable raw materials.
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DHW Sugar Alcohols
Sugar alcohols belong to the group of
polyhydric alcohols and are produced
by a catalytic hydrogenation of natural
carbohydrates. They are naturally
present in smaller quantities in fruits
as well as in certain kinds of
vegetables.
DHW Product Range
DHW sugar alcohols comprise the products Sorbitol, Xylitol and
Maltitol.
Sorbitols spray dried
Product name
Concentration of Sorbitol
Characteristics
Sorbitol is a hexavalent sugar alcohol and is derived from the catalytic
reduction of glucose
Sorbitol TFF
min. 98 %
Very fine-grained
Xylitol
Sorbitol TF
min. 98 %
Fine-grained
Sorbitol T
min. 98 %
Standard quality
Sorbitol TG
min. 98 %
Large-grained
Sorbitol TGG
min. 98 %
Very large-grained
Sorbitol TS
min. 98 %
with 0,1 % saccharin
Standard quality with saccharin
Product name
Concentration of Sorbitol
Characteristics
Sorbitol LG
min. 98 % (ds)1)
Crystallizing
Sorbitol LGK
min. 80 % (ds)1)
Low tendency to crystallize
Sorbitol LGK - LC
min. 72 % (ds)1)
Very low tendency to crystallize
Product name
Concentration of Xylitol
Characteristics
Xylitol T
min. 98,5 % (ds)1)
Standard quality
Product name
Concentration of Maltitol
Characteristics
Maltitol 55/75
ca. 50 % (ds)1)
High viscosity
Maltitol 75/75
ca. 75 % (ds)1)
Low viscosity
is produced by catalytic hydrogenation of the pentahydric
alcohol xylose
Maltitol is obtained of natural disaccharide maltose after catalytic
hydrogenation
DHW offers tailor-made Sorbitols and Xylitol as spray dried products with
unique advantages in their usage for a number of applications. Maltitol and
Sorbitol are available as 70 % aqueous solutions.
Sorbitols liquid
Renewable Raw Materials
Glucose/Maltose/Xylose
Deionization
Hydrogenation
Microfiltration
Xylitol spray dried
Maltitols liquid
1)
Evaporation
Filling Station
Sorbitol/Maltitol/Xylitol
ds: dry substance
The above mentioned products form our standard product portfolio. Additionally, any customized
solution is available on request.
Legal requirements
We offer our products on the quality level that is requested and necessary for your respective applications.
All products are available in pharmaceutical and food quality as well as for technical use. They comply with
the following legal requirements:
Sorbitol
Xylitol
– EC purity specifications – specific criteria of purity concerning sweeteners for use in
foodstuffs - E 420 - Sorbitol, E 965 - Maltitol, E 967 - Xylitol
– FAO / WHO purity specifications – JECFA specifications - INS 420 - Sorbitol,
INS 965 - Maltitol, INS 967 - Xylitol
Spraying Tower
Silo
Packaging
– European Pharmacopoeia and other national pharmacopoeias
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Specific Properties of DHW Sorbitol and Xylitol Spray Dried
Properties of Sorbitol, Maltitol and Xylitol
Functional properties
Physical and chemical
properties
• High thermal stability
Sorbitol, Maltitol and Xylitol are very
stable up to temperatures of 180 °C,
and do not change colour
• High chemical stability
Sorbitol, Maltitol and Xylitol solutions
as well as melts do not undergo any
Maillard reaction (browning reaction).
They are relatively stable, at low
and high pH.
• Anti-oxidative-synergistic effect in
fats, oils and mixtures containing fat,
by complex formation with metal
ions
• Hygroscopicity
Sorbitol and Maltitol solutions have
an excellent moisture-stabilizing
effect
• Preserving effect at higher
concentrations
• Higher viscosities of the aqueous
solutions of Sorbitol and Maltitol
when compared to glycerol and
saccharose solutions
• Good solubility in water
• High microbial stability
Unique benefits for your applications by specific particle structures
• Sweetening power
Xylitol has the same sweetening
power as sugar. Sorbitol and
Maltitol solutions are slightly less
sweet
• Cooling effect
Sorbitol and Xylitol have – caused
by their negative solution heat and
their good solubility in water – a
pleasantly sweet and cooling taste.
Maltitol is pleasantly sweet only
• Cariogenity
Non-cariogenic effect when
compared to sugar
Sorbitol and Maltitol are significantly
slower degraded to acids. Xylitol is
not fermented by most of the
micro-organisms in the oral cavity
• Dietetics
Sorbitol, Maltitol and Xylitol are
excellent dietetics for diabetics
because of their insulinindependent processing in the
human body and their toxicological
harmlessness
• Metabolism
Sugar alcohols are metabolized and
assimilated partially only. Large
quantities reach the large intestine,
and are fermented there by the
existing micro-flora. When
consuming large quantities (20 g
and more), possible side effects like
flatulence or a laxative effect may
occur
• Caloric value
Because of their slower absorption,
sugar alcohols have a lower caloric
value. In the EU, 2.4 kcal/g are fixed
for all sugar alcohols
By means of the specifically developed spraying technology, unique application benefits can be achieved by the
formation of a specific particle structure.
Application advantages
• Excellent compressibility and
tablet formation
• Lower sensibility to moisture by
harder tablet surfaces – longer
shelf life
Xylitol
Sorbitol
- direct compression without the
addition of binders possible
- harder tablets under comparable
conditions
- comparable tablet hardnesses at
lower pressing pressures
- reduced stress on the tabletting
machines
- less dust, less cleaning
• Fabrication of tablets can be
carried out without additional
granulating processes
• Improved appearance of the
tablets by smoother surfaces and
a more uniform colour distribution
of coloured products
• Low friability of tablets
• Improved dissolution behaviour
of tablets
• Excellent sensory properties
of the tablets and chewing gum
formulations by
- improved mouth feeling
Sorbitol T
- longer aroma perception
• Improved binding capacity
for additives, as e.g. active
substances, vitamins, pigments,
flavours
Heat of Solution
• Non-separable inclusion
of admixed active agents
Lactitol
Isomalt
• Excellent flowability, even after
a long storage in commercial
packages
Mannitol
Sorbitol
Maltitol
• Extraordinary dissolution capacity
because of instant character
Xylitol
Solubility
Sucrose
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
kcal/kg
600
Special, irregular, open, porous surface structure
• Low bulk density
500
400
g/100g Water
• High flexibility to meet customers’
requirements with regard to
special particle size distribution
Relative Sweetness
300
Lactitol
Isomalt
200
Mannitol
100
Maltitol
Sorbitol
0
10
20
Sorbitol
Mannitol
30
40
50
Temperature °C
Xylitol
60
Lactitol
Maltitol
70
80
Xylitol
Sucrose
Sucrose
0
Isomalt
0,2
0,4
0,6
0,8
1
Sweetness (Sucrose = 1)
Xylitol T
Viscosity
Hygroscopicity
2400
2200
Compression Profile of Sorbitol Tablets
120
N/mm
2000
100
400
1600
350
% Water absorbed
1200
1000
800
600
400
Tablet Hardness
80
1400
Viscosity mPas
1g Substance discolved in 200 ml
water at 30 °C
450
1800
60
40
300
250
200
150
100
20
50
200
0
Relative Rate of Dissolution
2
20 °C
30 °C
40 °C
50 °C
60 °C
Temperature °C
Xylitol
Sorbitol LGK
70 °C
80 °C
0
45
50
55
60
Maltitol 75/75
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
% Humidity
Sorbitol
Sorbitol LG
Maltitol 55/75
0
40
5
10
15
20
25
30
Compression Force (kN)
Sorbitol TF
Mannitol
Maltitol
100
Sorbitol T
Sorbitol, cryst. (1)
Sorbitol, cryst. (2)
PRODUCT C
PRODUCT B
PRODUCT A
SORBITOL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Time (sec.)
Xylitol
Sucrose
Sorbitol tablets with 1 % Magnesium Stearate
Common Sorbitol powder dissolves slower than spray dried
Sorbitol
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One of our Sugar Alcohol is Right for your Application
DHW Sorbitol and Maltitol liquid
DHW Sorbitol and Xylitol spray dried
indispensable ingredients in food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and industry
valuable aids in sugar-free sweets, dietetics, medicine, pharmaceuticals and
cosmetic dental care products
Food
The sweetening strength and moisturemaintaining character of Sorbitols and
Maltitols play a major part in retaining
the taste and consistency of food.
Maltitol with a sugar-like sweet taste is
particularly suitable for the production
of sugar-free sweets. Sorbitol is here
mainly used in formulations with
refreshing effects.
• Confectionary
Use for tooth-friendly, low-calorie
sweets such as sugar-free hard
caramels, jelly sweets and as liquid
softening component in chewing
gums
Jelly sweets, gums, soft caramels
and toffees retain their moisture
Marzipan and truffle paste for
confectioners remain smooth and
workable
Glacè fruits keep their shape and
gloss
• Bread, cakes and pastries
Use as sweetener in sugar-free
bakery products
Bread and cakes stay fresh longer
with an intensified sweetness factor
Seasonal products such as
Lebkuchen (spiced honey cake) and
Dominosteine (chocolate-coated
sponge-jelly-marzipan cubes) retain
their consistency longer
DHW Sorbitols are excellent and
non-fermenting carriers for
emulsifiers
• Ice cream
Functional replacer of sugar
• Special food
Worcester sauce and other sauces,
chutneys and high-quality dressings
retain their volume
Mustard specialities and savoury
pastes retain their creamy
consistency
With Sorbitol added natural sausage
skins remain flexible
DHW Sorbitols have an anti-oxidizing
effect and prevent fatty foods from
turning rancid
• Tobacco
DHW Sorbitols prevent tobacco
products from drying out
Cosmetics and pharmaceuticals
Consistency-lending features and
effectiveness in the prevention of tooth
decay make Sorbitols ideal for use in
health care and pharmaceutical
products
• Cremes, ointments and emulsions
retain their creamy texture
• Toothpastes stay smooth
• DHW Sorbitols and Maltitols in
dental products and mouthwashes
help prevent tooth decay
• DHW Sorbitols and Maltitols prevent
suspensions, tinctures and medicinal
liquors from drying out
• DHW Sorbitols and Maltitols are
indispensable as formulation
additives in vitamin products, coated
tablets and gelatine capsules
Industrial applications
Apart from direct use in many industrial
applications, liquid DHW Sorbitols are
also used as basic and/or intermediate
products in chemical syntheses:
• Wax paper remains flexible
• Textiles maintain their fabric strength
longer
• Adhesives, dyes and shoe-creams
stay smooth and keep their
consistency
• Chemical synthesis
In a great number of esterification
and etherification processes
(e.g. production of sorbitan esters)
Basic product for the manufacture of
ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
Polyol component in the production
of alkyd resins and polyurethane
foams
Production of isosorbide
The specific particle structure and
special sweetening ability of DHW
Sorbitol and Xylitol in a spray dried state
guarantee excellent benefits for a
number of applications. Xylitol boosts
the refreshing effect in sweets and
dental care products.
Sugar-free sweets
• Lozenges, Pastilles, Mints
Excellent suitability of spray-dried
DHW Sorbitol and Xylitol for
the production of sugar-free
mints/pastilles resulting from their
specific particle structure.
Because of this fact especially hard
pills with smooth and even surfaces
and a resulting smooth sensation in
the mouth can be moulded directly
without any additional granulation
process
• Chewing gum formulation
Positive impact on the degree of
hardness of the chewing mass and
improved sensory characteristics
such as long-lasting taste caused by
a more intense binding of flavours
These sugar-free sweets are toothfriendly and low-calorie.
Dietetics
Because Sorbitol and Xylitol are
absorbed by the human body independently of insulin and due to both being
toxicologically harmless they are ideal
for use in low-calorie dietetics for
diabetes patients.
Sorbitol and Xylitol spray dried are
used in:
• Cakes and confectionaries
• Beverages, lemonade drinks and
fruit juices
• Preserved canned fruits
• Jams and jellies
• Ideal sweeteners for instant
products because of quick solubility
Pharmaceuticals
The moisture-stabilizing character
and the specific particle structures
of DHW Sorbitols T, TF and Xylitol T
make them ideal for a broad range
of applications in the pharmaceutical
sector:
• Due to excellent flowability, there
is no need for time-consuming and
costly granulation processes which
can jeopardize stability
• Surface quality is ideal for the
manufacture of non-separable
mixtures
Because of their special physiological
characteristics DHW Sorbitols and
Xylitol T are used in a wide range of
medicinal applications:
• Widespread usage in parenteral
nutrition
• Hypertonic solutions of DHW
Sorbitol help in the treatment of
glaucoma. As osmodiuretic, it helps
to maintain urine secretion and to
achieve detoxification in patients at
risk of kidney failure
• Positive effect on liver metabolism
and its cholekinetic property make it
suitable for dietetics for gall bladder
and liver complaints
• Stimulation of bowel action due to
osmo-relaxation
• Excellent tablet formation
• Active ingredients such as vitamins,
antibiotics etc. can be incorporated
without any separation
Cosmetic dental care products
Sorbitol and Xylitol spray dried are used
in dental care products.
Xylitol T guarantees a high level of
protection against tooth decay in toothcare products because of its tooth
decay-preventing effects and a reduced
creation of plaque.
• Care chewing gums
• Toothpaste
• Mouthwashes
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equipment, the analytical methods
with ‘state of the art technology’.
mission, where we strive to offer
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Sewage treatment facilities at our
tailored solutions for products and
standard procedures. Whenever
production sites assure that the
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research department’s expertise
procedures and the documentations
and the Pacific bays in Indonesia
exists in numerous applications, and
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the input of our customer’s requests
the customer’s needs.
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Our standards provide for responsible
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Careful control assures consistent
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A Strong Global
Partner in
Oleochemicals
Our strength is experience in the
manufacture of products based on
renewable raw materials together with
our direct access to natural resources.
Our core business is based on the
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production of saturated and unsaturated natural fatty alcohols from palmkernel or coconut oil.
Polyols, fatty amines and speciality
chemicals broaden our current product
portfolio and by day we add new
products to our range.
Throughout the world our people
develop products, technological
solutions, performance optimizations
and new application formulas.
With our initiatives, we want you to
benefit from the global strength of our
dynamic group.
We look forward to working
with you!
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Germany
Telephone: (49) 349 01 5484-60
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E-Mail:
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Houston, TX 77042, USA
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