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Production of sorbitol
Sorbitol for the food industry is produced by reduction of glucose with the help of enzymes.
Use of sorbitol
Sorbitol is used for the production of sugar-free or sugar-reduced foods like sweets, foods for diabetics, baked goods and surimi.
The human digestive systems treats sorbitol like fructose. People with a fructose-intolerance should not consume sorbitol.