pinitol
/ˈpaɪnɪtɔːl/
noun
- A sweet-tasting compound found in pine trees and some other plants, used in traditional medicine and as a sugar substitute.
- Researchers are studying pinitol for its potential to help regulate blood sugar.
- Pinitol is sometimes extracted from pine needles for use in herbal remedies.
- The sweet taste of pinitol makes it a natural alternative to artificial sweeteners.