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It’s sorbitol.
The real mvp right here, fuck headlines like this
But if they just put it in the title, people won't click and get bombarded with ads! Think of the big corporations!
The reporter/publisher also doesn't get anything
I am ok with this not being my responsibility.
But…isn’t sorbitol a laxative??
Yes. Its also a sweetener.
I learned that one the hard way with some delicious sorbitol candies as a teenager.
all the -tols are laxatives, you heard ethyrthiol, i think its one of the potent ones that cause laxative effects the most. i heard tons of people were getting cramps or diarrhea for people who sensitive. some people are mildly affected by it, and some has no effect.
No, that's maltitol
So, that includes Fuckitol®, too? That makes sense.
That explains the last 18 years or so.
I've never even seen this in any food. Think I'll be okay.
The article calls it "common", but I've only seen it in a single brand of low-carb ice cream. I've actively sought low-carb options for over a decade. It's even less common than xylitol.
According to this site, stone fruits like apricots, peaches, cherries, etc., dates, chewing gum, horseradish, jams, pears, apples, prunes, raisins, and many sugar-free processed foods have significant amounts in them.
It's typically used in items where you would only be consuming small amounts at once. Like sugar free gum and mints.