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Sorbitol
Sweetener · Bulking agent · Humectant
What it is
A sugar alcohol that sweetens and keeps food moist.
What it does
Sweetener
Gives a sweet taste, usually with little or no energy.
Bulking agent
Adds volume without adding much energy.
Humectant
Stops food drying out.
Regulatory position
European Union
Authorised for use in food
A food containing more than 10% added polyols must be labelled “excessive consumption may produce laxative effects”.
Authorisation in one country says nothing about another, and the absence of a record here is not evidence either way. Where precision matters, follow the citation to the regulation itself.
Found in 2 products in the FoodSignal database.