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Sorbitol, a polyol (sugar alcohol), is a bulk sweetener found in numerous food products. In addition to providing sweetness, it is an excellent humectant and texturizing agent. Sorbitol is about 60 percent as sweet as sucrose with one-third fewer calories. It has a smooth mouthfeel with a sweet, cool and pleasant taste. It is non-cariogenic and may be useful to people with diabetes.
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.