Sorbitol

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Also known as:  Glucitol;  Glycitol;  Gulitol;  Sorbite

 

Description

Sorbitol is a six Carbon Sugar (Polyhydric) Alcohol found in the diet and also manufactured synthetically and used as a food additive (as a substitute for Sucrose).

 

 

Synthetic Sources of Sorbitol

Sorbitan Derivatives

 Sorbitol is a component of Polysorbate 60.

 Sorbitol is a component of Polysorbate 80.

 

These Substances Enhance the Production of Sorbitol

Caution:  Excessive endogenous production of Sorbitol is toxic (especially for Diabetes Mellitus patients).

 

Enzymes

 Aldose Reductase catalyzes the endogenous conversion of Glucose to Sorbitol.

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