Inositol, Chinese aliases: inositol; cyclohexyl alcohol; inositol (muscle sugar) Inositol obtained from water or acetic acid above 80°C is a white crystal with a melting point of 253°C and a density of 1.752 g/cm3 (15°C ), sweet, soluble in water and acetic acid, non-optical.
At temperatures below 50°C, it can crystallize from water as a colorless monoclinic prism dihydrate.
[Source] Inositol is widely found in animal heart, muscle and immature peas. Its hexaphosphate is also called phytic acid, and phytic acid is usually present in the plant kingdom in the form of phytic acid calcium magnesium compound salt. Phytic acid After hydrolysis of calcium and magnesium, inositol can be obtained through a series of treatments.
(1) Bread, cakes, noodles, macaroni, increase the utilization rate of raw materials, improve the taste and flavor.
(2) Aquatic minced products, canned food, dried seaweed, etc., strengthen the tissue, maintain freshness, and enhance the sense of taste
(3) Sauce, tomato sauce, mayonnaise, jam, cream, soy sauce, thickener and stabilizer.
(4) Juice, wine, etc., dispersant.
(5) Ice cream and caramel candy improve taste and stability.
(6) Frozen food, processed aquatic products, surface jelly (fresh preservation)