Sorbitol, a pharma and confectionary product from c....a - a high value added opportunity

Looking forward to the future of business

Sorbitol can be produced from a tuber that is grown widely in Nigeria.  It can is used as sweetner for chewing gum, other confectionary products, and cosmetics because of certain chracteristics for skin moisture and appearance.  

It seems to be safer alternative to aspartame which is very popular in softdrinks and other FMCG products.  Can this be used as sweet substitute for many diabetic patients around the world?  Can this be an opportunity for tuber grower.  Sorbitol has minimal glycemic index and taken in right amount, does not cause any spike in blood sugar.  (It is slowly absorbed undigested in the gut)

Sorbitol is a skin moisturizer (a humectant) and is thus important in skin care.  Dermreview - sorbitol in skin care

Comparison of artificial sweeteners. Is sorbitol the winner?

Aside from this this plant can be source of capsules, alcohol, MSG and many more.  Quite an unexplored agri produce     

Various (high value added) products from cassava

Looking forward to the future of business 

 These are the various products (and they are numerous) that can be made from cassava. Such a versatile plant. Easy to grow.   Not many inputs needed.

Agriwanderist - various products from c......a

1.Tapioca pearls

2. Bioplastics - Bio gradable plastic (sorely needed by the world in packaging)

3. Medicine capsules

4. Alcohol- ethanol

5. Paper

6. Animal feed

7. Confectionery

8. MSG

9. Sweetener - sorbitol

10. Adhesive

11.  Starch

12.  Bread

All from lowly tuber crop -  dirty and unpleasant to look at.