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Sorbitol is an artificial sweetener used in sugarless gum and other items. It is what appears as a "sugar alcohol" which it is only called that because the compound looks like a sugar molecule and an alcohol molecule.
It is acutally a carbohydrate that sweetens with half the calories of sugar. Most gums contain about 1.25 grams of sorbitol or other chemicals that end in -ol. Sorbitol, in high doses, can however cause irritable bowl syndrome because it causes what is called malabsorbtion and bybasses the intestines almost untouched. So, it'll build up in you if you're a big chewer. It is NOT lethal unless in excessively massive doses, so chew away.
Sorbitol is also attibuted to weight loss if you chew around 20 grams per day (about a pack and a half of Stride gum)
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Is sorbitol naturally in Prunes Which fruits contain sorbitol?
I am allergic to Sorbitol. I just did some research online, and these fruits contain sorbitol: 1. Apples 2. Pears 3. Peaches 4. Prunes And one gum that i know doesn't have Sorbitol is Ice Cubes (Ice Breakers Gum).
Does gum sweetened with sugar and corn syrup last longer than gum with sorbitol and why?
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What are the ingredients to trident gum?
The chemicals used in Trident gum are: -Xylitol -Sorbitol -Acesulfame potassium -Sucralose -Mannitol
What is the name of the sugar alcohol commonly used to sweeten chewing gum and candy is?
sorbitol
What ingredients make gum flavor last longer?
xylitol, sorbitol, mannitol and aspartame
Is too much sugar free gum like Extra bad for you?
According to recent medical research, too much sugar free gum is fine as long as it's not a brand that sweetens with sorbitol. Sorbitol is a known and proven laxative that can adversely affect the lower intestines causing pain and severe diarrhea and rapid and severe weight loss. The FDA warns against ingesting more than 50 grams of sorbitol daily. The average piece of gum containing sorbitol has 2 grams.
Where does sorbitol come from?
Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol that is commonly found in fruits like apples, pears, and peaches. It can also be produced synthetically from glucose. Sorbitol is used as a sugar substitute in various products like sugar-free gum and candies.
Is sorbitol a disaccharide?
No, sorbitol is not a disaccharide. It is a sugar alcohol, a type of sweetener commonly used as a sugar substitute in a variety of products including sugar-free candies and chewing gum.
Does freedent contain xylitol?
Yes, Freedent gum typically does not contain xylitol. It usually uses sorbitol as a sweetener instead.
What is sugar free gum made of?
Sugar-free gum typically contains gum base, sweeteners (such as artificial sweeteners like aspartame or sorbitol), softeners, flavorings, and sometimes additional ingredients like colors or preservatives. Gum base is usually a combination of synthetic materials, resins, and waxes that give gum its chewy texture.
What type of alcohol is sorbitol?
Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol.
Can sorbitol cause vomiting and diarrhea?
Yes, sorbitol can cause vomiting and diarrhea in people who are sensitive or intolerant to sorbitol.
