Is sorbitol keto?

What it is

Sorbitol occurs naturally in some fruit and is made from glucose for sugar-free gum, candy and syrups. It is about half as sweet as sugar.

Only part of it is absorbed, so it has a smaller effect on blood sugar than sugar, and many people count about half of it. Larger amounts have a well-known laxative effect.

How to count it

Only part of it is absorbed. Counting about half is a common, cautious rule.

Partly absorbed. Some count as zero, others count about half.

Where you will find it

• Sugar-free gum and mints
• Sugar-free candy
• Syrups and medicines

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