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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.
Sweeteners like aspartame and sorbitol are common ingredients and excessive ingestion of either can cause side effects. Sorbitol has been known to cause abdominal discomfort. Over consumption of chewing gum containing sorbitol has led to extreme weight loss, because of its laxative properties.