sorbitol
/ˈsɔrbɪtɔl/
noun
- A sugar alcohol used as a sweetener in sugar-free and low-calorie foods, and also found naturally in fruits.
- Sorbitol occurs naturally in apples and pears.
- Sugar-free gum often uses sorbitol to provide sweetness without calories.
- Some people experience digestive discomfort from too much sorbitol.