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Sorbitol

What is Sorbitol?

Sorbitol also known as glucitol is a sugar alcohol. It is used as a sugar substitute in foods.

Sorbitol occurs naturally in many stone fruits and berries of the genus Sorbus. [1]


History

Unknown

Other Ingredient Information

Products containing Sorbitol


The percentage represents the approximate total number of food products from UPC Food Search's data that contain the ingredient, "Sorbitol".
The data is calculated from UPC Food Search's product data only, and is not meant to reflect all food products regionally or globally.

Source(s) Derived From

 Plant Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. Sorbitol - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)


 D Sorbitol
Sorbitol Acid
Sorbitol Humectant
Sorbitol Oil
Sorbitol Solution
Sorbitol Syrup

Color Key - (Click/Tap to View) Dash

  • Natural
  • Natural & Possibly Unsafe
  • Artificial
  • Artificial & Possibly Unsafe
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchJanuary 1, 2009 @ 2:14 AM

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