What is Sugar alcohols (polyols)?
Nutrients and more
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In short
Sugar alcohols are sweet-tasting carbohydrates, such as sorbitol and xylitol. They are not drinking alcohol.
What does the body need it for?
They sweeten foods as sugar substitutes. Some also keep products moist.
Where is it found?
Typically found in sugar-free chewing gum and sweets, for example as sorbitol (E 420) or xylitol (E 967).
Too much
Larger amounts can have a laxative effect. Relevant products carry the warning: "Excessive consumption may produce laxative effects".
Other names
Mehrwertige Alkohole, Polyole, Polyalkohole, Sugar alcohols, Polyols, Polialcoholes, Alcoholes de azúcar
Source
EU Regulations 1333/2008 and 1169/2011
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