Sweetener intelligence
Sorbitol: what to know before you buy
A sugar alcohol widely used in sugar-free confections and gum.
Our label read
- Rebel lane
- Avoid
- Glycemic impact
- Higher GI-risk lane
- Common brands
- Sugar-free candy brands
Where it shows up
Candy, gum, and processed sweets.
What to check
Larger servings can cause laxative effects or other GI symptoms.
Read the whole product, not just the sweetener
Check serving size, total carbohydrate, sugar alcohol grams, fiber, allergens, and the ingredient list. Individual glucose and digestive responses vary.
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