Sorbitol
See how Sorbitol affects ice cream through its composition, freezing point depression (FPDF/PAC), and sweetness (POD).
Composition
Sorbitol is made up of 0% water, 0% fat, 0% sugars, and 0% alcohol.
Water | 0% |
Fat | 0% |
Sugars | 0% |
Alcohol | 0% |
Total solids
100%
Freezing properties
Certain ingredients lower the freezing point of water, which is what makes ice cream soft and scoopable.
Learn more about freezing point depression
Freezing point depression factor
(Also known as PAC)
190%
Similar to 190 g of sucrose dissolved in 100g of water
Sweetness
Sorbitol is 60% as sweet as table sugar.
Relative sweetness
(Also known as POD)
60%
Nutrition
Sorbitol has 240 kcal per 100g.
| Calories | 240 kcal |
| Total fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 100 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |