A sugar alcohol used as a low-calorie sweetener, mainly in diabetic and reduced-sugar products. It provides about half the sweetness of sugar with roughly 2 calories per gram instead of 4. Generally recognised as safe by EFSA and FDA. Like other polyols, it can cause bloating, gas, or a laxative effect if consumed in larger amounts — products often carry a warning about this.
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