sorbitol
noun
sor·bi·tol
ˈsȯr-bə-ˌtȯl 
-ˌtōl
-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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Hereditary Fructose Intolerance The treatment for hereditary fructose intolerance involves strict avoidance of fructose, sucrose (a type of sugar made from glucose and fructose), and sorbitol (a sugar alcohol).
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Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 1 Nov. 2024
Prunes Prunes add natural sweetness to any smoothie and are well-known for their ability to help relieve constipation due to their high fiber and sorbitol content.16
Prunes are one of the few fruits studied specifically for relieving constipation.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 3 Sep. 2024
Like sorbitol and xylitol, erythritol is a sugar alcohol, a carb found naturally in many fruits and vegetables.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 8 Aug. 2024
This is because cherries have naturally-occurring sugar alcohols such as sorbitol, which has been shown to contribute to stomach issues in some people.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 6 Aug. 2024
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Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 1 Nov. 2024
Prunes Prunes add natural sweetness to any smoothie and are well-known for their ability to help relieve constipation due to their high fiber and sorbitol content.16
Prunes are one of the few fruits studied specifically for relieving constipation.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 3 Sep. 2024
Like sorbitol and xylitol, erythritol is a sugar alcohol, a carb found naturally in many fruits and vegetables.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 8 Aug. 2024
This is because cherries have naturally-occurring sugar alcohols such as sorbitol, which has been shown to contribute to stomach issues in some people.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 6 Aug. 2024
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“Sorbitol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sorbitol. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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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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