Polyols, or sugar alcohols, are polyhydric alcohols produced by hydrogenation or fermentation of different carbohydrates. Chemically, polyols are derived from mono- and disaccharides. Some polyols are
Glucose | ![]() |
Sorbitol |
Xylose | ![]() |
Xylitol |
Fructose | ![]() |
Sorbitol / Mannitol |
Saccharose (Glucose-Fructose) | ![]() |
Isomalt (Glucose-Sorbitol / Mannitol) |
Lactose (Glucose-Galactose) | ![]() |
Lactitol (Sorbitol-Galactose) |
Maltose (Glucose-Glucose) | ![]() |
Maltitol (Glucose-Sorbitol) |
SIGMA and BIAZZI offer together units to produce out of natural sources, hydrogenated polyols for food and pharmaceuticals.
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