Sorbitol and Other Polyols - Market and Outlook by 2010

Sorbitol derived from starch/glucose is the most important polyol with applications in foods, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, as well as feedstock for ascorbic acid.
In this detailed survey the output and consumption of sorbitol and applications in various sectors are estimated. Producers and production capacity are listed and recent price trends evaluated. Finally the production and prices of other polyols are compared with sorbitol.

The following polyols are also reviewed and their applications, producers and output is given:

• mannitol
• maltitol
• isomalt
• lactitol
• xylitol
• hydrogenated glucose
• erythritol