Have you felt gastrointestinal discomfort, gas or diarrhea after eating some fruits, light products or gum? You may have a sorbitol intolerance. Read on to learn how to eat a low sorbitol diet.
What is sorbitol?
Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol found naturally in red algae and in the leaves and fruits of plants of the Rosaceae family such as:
Pears
Apples
Plums
Quinces
Peaches or apricots
It is also widely used in the food industry as a sweetener, thickener and humectant, being able to sweeten while providing few calories.
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