sorbitol
noun
sor·bi·tol
ˈsȯr-bə-ˌtȯl 
-ˌtōl
: a faintly sweet alcohol C6H14O6 that occurs in some fruits, is made synthetically, and is used especially as a humectant and softener and in making ascorbic acid
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Some also contain non-nutritive sweeteners such as monk fruit or stevia, artificial sweeteners like sucralose, and sugar alcohols such as sorbitol.
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Tamar Kane, Ms, Rd, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024
Sugar alcohols, including mannitol, sorbitol, and xylitol, are sweeteners in many sugar-free products.
—Amanda MacMillan, Health, 24 Mar. 2024
Glycerin keeps the toothpaste from drying out, while sorbitol helps keep it smooth and sweet without any sugar.
—Jessica Booth, Parents, 10 Mar. 2024
Sugarless Gum Consuming too much sorbitol in some sugar-free products can cause pain and diarrhea.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 29 Oct. 2023
According to a case study published in 2019, consuming more than 20 grams of sorbitol daily could lead to digestive issues.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 29 Oct. 2023
The increased gas may be due to intolerances to sugars like fructose and sorbitol.
—Maxine Lipner, Health, 25 Sep. 2023
Examples of sugar alcohols include xylitol, sorbitol and mannitol.
—Jennifer Drost, P.a., and Dawn Mussallem, D.o., Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2023
The thick formula includes petrolatum (petroleum jelly) and sorbitol—to draw and seal moisture into your skin.
—Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 28 Aug. 2023
Tamar Kane, Ms, Rd, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024
Sugar alcohols, including mannitol, sorbitol, and xylitol, are sweeteners in many sugar-free products.
—Amanda MacMillan, Health, 24 Mar. 2024
Glycerin keeps the toothpaste from drying out, while sorbitol helps keep it smooth and sweet without any sugar.
—Jessica Booth, Parents, 10 Mar. 2024
Sugarless Gum Consuming too much sorbitol in some sugar-free products can cause pain and diarrhea.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 29 Oct. 2023
According to a case study published in 2019, consuming more than 20 grams of sorbitol daily could lead to digestive issues.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 29 Oct. 2023
The increased gas may be due to intolerances to sugars like fructose and sorbitol.
—Maxine Lipner, Health, 25 Sep. 2023
Examples of sugar alcohols include xylitol, sorbitol and mannitol.
—Jennifer Drost, P.a., and Dawn Mussallem, D.o., Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2023
The thick formula includes petrolatum (petroleum jelly) and sorbitol—to draw and seal moisture into your skin.
—Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 28 Aug. 2023
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sorbitol
noun
sor·bi·tol
ˈsȯr-bə-ˌtȯl
-ˌtōl
-ˌtōl
: a faintly sweet alcohol C6H14O6 that occurs especially in fruits of the mountain ash (genus Sorbus), is made synthetically, and is used especially as a humectant, a softener, and a sweetener and in making ascorbic acid
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