Sorbitol and maltitol are widely used polyols in food, confectionery, oral care, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical applications. Our integrated process solutions cover the complete production line, from feed preparation and catalytic hydrogenation to purification, concentration, and final product finishing.
Reaction Pathways & Catalytic Technology
Sorbitol and maltitol are produced through the catalytic hydrogenation of refined carbohydrate feedstocks.
The hydrogenation system is designed to provide efficient gas-liquid contact, heat transfer, and controlled reaction conditions for reliable and consistent production.
Turnkey Production Stages
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Feed Conditioning & Pre-Treatment
Filtration, concentration adjustment, pH control, and feed purification.
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Catalytic Hydrogenation
Dedicated reactor systems designed for efficient hydrogen dispersion and reaction control.
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Catalyst Separation & Recovery
Filtration systems for effective catalyst separation, recovery, and reuse.
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Purification & Ion Exchange
Removal of salts, residual catalyst-related impurities, organic acids, and other dissolved contaminants.
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Decolorization & Polishing
Activated carbon and adsorption technologies to reduce color bodies and improve product clarity.
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Evaporation & Finishing
Energy-efficient evaporation systems for concentration to the required dry-solids level, with crystallization and drying options for solid products.
Engineering & Automation
Complete production lines can be integrated with PLC/SCADA automation, online process monitoring, safety interlocks, automated cleaning systems, and process data management.
Our solutions are designed to provide reliable operation, efficient resource utilization, effective catalyst recovery, and consistent product quality.
Applications
Sorbitol and maltitol produced through these technologies are suitable for applications in sugar-free confectionery, oral care, pharmaceutical formulations, food products, and specialty chemicals.
From process design to commissioning, each solution can be tailored to production capacity, raw material characteristics, and final product requirements.