Sorbitol, a widely used sweetener
Sorbitol is a sugar-alcohol of plant origin (it takes its name from the mountain ash). It is also found in quantity in the prune as well as plums and peaches. It is less sweetening than sucrose it replaces in some products. It is a food additive used as a sweetener. It is found in the composition of so-called no added sugar foods such as sweets and chewing gums, spreads, light drinks. Being poorly assimilated by the body, it provides fewer calories than conventional sugar, but to obtain the same sweetening power it is necessary to use twice as much sorbitol. Finally, it brings a lot of calories. On the other hand, its impact on blood glucose is less important. It can therefore be consumed in a diet for diabetics. It is also used in cosmetics for its stabilizing, humectant and thickening properties, particularly for the manufacture of toothpastes because of its fresh taste. Sorbitol is present in the human body and provides the same energy as glucose.
To measure its consumption of sorbitol
Sorbitol has a laxative effect when consumed in high doses and is included in the composition of drugs for this purpose. It is not recommended for pregnant and lactating women. In excess, it can cause cataracts and neuropathy.
Sorbitol is a sugar-alcohol of plant origin (it takes its name from the mountain ash). It is also found in quantity in the prune as well as plums and peaches. It is less sweetening than sucrose it replaces in some products. It is a food additive used as a sweetener. It is found in the composition of so-called no added sugar foods such as sweets and chewing gums, spreads, light drinks. Being poorly assimilated by the body, it provides fewer calories than conventional sugar, but to obtain the same sweetening power it is necessary to use twice as much sorbitol. Finally, it brings a lot of calories. On the other hand, its impact on blood glucose is less important. It can therefore be consumed in a diet for diabetics. It is also used in cosmetics for its stabilizing, humectant and thickening properties, particularly for the manufacture of toothpastes because of its fresh taste. Sorbitol is present in the human body and provides the same energy as glucose.
To measure its consumption of sorbitol
Sorbitol has a laxative effect when consumed in high doses and is included in the composition of drugs for this purpose. It is not recommended for pregnant and lactating women. In excess, it can cause cataracts and neuropathy.
