Sorbitol, also called D-sorbitol, 50-70-4, E420, and D-glucitol, is a type of carbohydrate. It falls into a category of sugar alcohols called polyols. This water-soluble compound is found naturally in some fruits, including apples, apricots, dates, berries, peaches, plums, etc. Commercially, sorbitol is used to preserve moisture, add sweetness, and provide texture to products, as well as potentially support digestive and oral health.

With only 2/3 calories of table sugar and 60% sweetness of table sugar, sorbital is commonly used in  foods and beverages in place of traditional sugar to reduce calorie content. Besides, sorbitol has very little effect on blood sugar levels, it is available and popular among foods and beverage for diabetics. Sorbitol doesn't contribute to the formation of cavities, which makes it a good choice for sugar-free chewing gum and liquid medications. One thing to mention is that sorbital has been recognized as one sweetener that benefits to oral health by FDA.

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