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Fruits that contain sorbitol include apples; pears; stone fruits, such as peaches, apricots and nectarines; and dried fruits, such as prunes, dates and raisins, according to East Tennessee Childrenâs Hospital. Sugar-free candy contains between 35 to 95 grams of sorbitol per serving.
Dangerous Alternatives. Dog owners may fear sorbitol because it sounds similar to xylitol. Like sorbitol, xylitol is a sugar substitute; unlike sorbitol, xylitol is incredibly toxic to dogs. In humans, xylitol works similarly to sorbitol, but a dog's body does not distinguish between xylitol and sucrose. This means that dogs who ingest even a small amount of xylitol may suffer from dangerously low blood sugar levels, brought on by the overproduction of insulin.