The National Standards of China GB 5009.279‑2016* “National Food Safety Standard – Determination of Xylitol, Sorbitol, Maltitol, and Erythritol in Foods” Method I specifies the use of an amino column (4.6 mm (I.D.) x 250 mm (length), particle size: 5 μm) or a column with equivalent performance, as well as a cation‑exchange column (6.5 mm (I.D.) x 300 mm (length)) or a column with equivalent performance. Asahipak NH2P‑50 4E and HILICpak VG‑50 4E, polymer‑based amino columns, and SUGAR SH1011, a cation‑exchange column, confirmed the requirements were met. 

System suitability requirements

Limit of detection (LOD) for each saccharide: 0.4 g/100 g
Limit of quantitation (LOQ) for each saccharide: 1.3 g/100 g
Difference between two replicate measurements under repeatability conditions: ≤ 10% of the mean of the two measurements

*The version at the time of the application acquisition.

Sample: (A); 20 µL, (B); 5 µL, (C); 20 µL
4 mg/mL each

1. 1.meso-Erythritol
2. 2.Xylitol
3. 3.Sorbitol
4. 4.Maltitol