Sorbitol
Sorbitol
Sorbitol (/ˈsɔːrbɪtɒl/), also known as glucitol (/ˈɡluːsɪtɒl/), is a sugar alcohol with a sweet taste which the human body metabolizes slowly. It can be obtained by reduction of glucose, which changes the converted aldehyde group (-CHO) to a primary alcohol group (-CH2OH).
Etymology
The word "Sorbitol" comes from the genus of plants known as Sorbus, which have berries that contain the substance. The suffix "-itol" is a common ending for sugar alcohols.
Uses
Sorbitol is used in various industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic for its properties as a sweetener, humectant, and thickening agent. In medicine, it is often used as a laxative and in the management of diabetes due to its slower absorption rate compared to regular sugar.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sorbitol
- Wikipedia's article - Sorbitol
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