on 07-25-201608:55 AM - edited on 11-09-202101:48 AM by usermigration2
Sugar alcohols are used in confectionary products because they impart a sweet taste without the calories associated with sugars. Sorbitol and mannitol are sugar alcohols commonly used as replacements for sucrose in dietetic candy. However, their use in foods is regulated because they exhibit laxative and diuretic properties.