Is sorbitol sugar free?

Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol sweetener and a derivative of sugar. Different products have been developed, including sorbitol, mannitol, maltitol, lactitol, xylitol and so on. Its sweetness is about 25%~ 100% of sucrose. Sugar alcohol sweeteners provide less energy than sugar, do not cause obvious blood sugar reaction, and can significantly reduce the risk of tooth decay. They are mainly used to increase the sweetness of sugar-free candy, biscuits and chewing gum. However, once sorbitol reaches the large intestine, it often leads to abdominal distension and diarrhea.

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Several other sweeteners

Stevioside is a natural sweetener extracted from stevia rebaudiana. Its sweetness is about 200 times that of sucrose, and its taste is very close to sucrose. Stevia rebaudiana has a history of hundreds of years in South America, and now it is also widely planted in China, Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, India and South Korea. Stevioside is often used in beverages, baked goods, yogurt, sauces, desserts and sweets, and is also often used to replace sugar at the table.

Siraitia grosvenorii is a vine native to China. Momordica grosvenori glycoside is a natural sweetener extracted from Momordica grosvenori fruit, and its sweetness is about 240 times that of sucrose. Siraitia grosvenorii has been soaked in water or added to cakes in China for thousands of years. Siraitia grosvenorii is also one of the first approved dual-purpose substances for medicine and food in China.

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