{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"Glossary","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary","author_name":"Glossary","author_url":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/author\/adminglossary\/","title":"Sorbitol - Definition of Sorbitol","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"iX2xsFjly0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/sorbitol\/\">Sorbitol<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/sorbitol\/embed\/#?secret=iX2xsFjly0\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;Sorbitol&#8221; &#8212; Glossary\" data-secret=\"iX2xsFjly0\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script>\n\/*! This file is auto-generated *\/\n!function(d,l){\"use strict\";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&\"undefined\"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!\/[^a-zA-Z0-9]\/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),c=new RegExp(\"^https?:$\",\"i\"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display=\"none\";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute(\"style\"),\"height\"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):\"link\"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute(\"src\")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener(\"message\",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll(\"iframe.wp-embedded-content\"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute(\"data-secret\"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+=\"#?secret=\"+t,e.setAttribute(\"data-secret\",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:\"ready\",secret:t},\"*\")},!1)))}(window,document);\n\/\/# sourceURL=https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/wp-includes\/js\/wp-embed.min.js\n<\/script>\n","description":"A humectant used to hold moisture in foods. Also, a naturally occurring sweet (about 40% as sweet as sucrose) substance found in many fruits, algae, and seaweed.A substance produced by hydrogenating dextrose, one-half to three-fourths as sweet as sucrose. Excessive consumption will cause a laxative effect.A white crystalline sweet alcohol which is used as a sweetener and a moisturiser, and in the manufacture of Vitamin C.A sugar alcohol derived from the six-carbon sugar sorbose; provides less energy (~2 kcal\/g) than glucose.A carbohydrate with a sweet taste, used by diabetics as a substitute for cane sugar. It is also used in disorders of carbohydrate metabolism and in drip feeding. It is administered by mouth or injection; large doses taken by mouth may cause digestive upsets.A crystal-fine alcohol present in some berries and fruits. It is used as a sweetening agent and as an excipient in formulating tablets. Ingesting large amounts of sorbitol can produce abdominal cramps, gaseous distention of the intestines, and diarrhea.A sugar-alcohol made from glucose which, in diabetics, accumulates in peripheral nerves, the lens, and certain other tissues.A naturally occurring polyol derived from select fruits, xylitol is only about 60% as saccharine as sucrose while simultaneously serving as a sweetening and thickening agent.A sugar substitute tailored to meet the needs of individuals with diabetes, providing them with a viable alternative to regular sugar in their dietary regimens. However, it is important to note that this substitute carries a significant energy value, rendering it unsuitable for those pursuing weight loss or slimming diets.A type of carbohydrate employed as a replacement for cane sugar in the production of foods intended for individuals with diabetes. Sorbitol is additionally utilized in cases of carbohydrate metabolism disorders and for intravenous feeding purposes.A chemical closely related to mannitol, commonly used by individuals with diabetes as a sugar substitute."}