Sorbitol
EATLABEL VERDICT
Caution Required
Daily intake limits or allergy advisory
-3 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Polyol sugar alcohol providing body and moisture; causes osmotic diarrhea when consumed excessively.
Official Category: Sweetener (감미료)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Laxative warning for high doses recommended
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United States (FDA)
Approved
Warning required if daily intake exceeds 50g
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
Excessive consumption may produce laxative effects
Commonly Found Foods
Sugar-free gumssurimi fish cakesmarinated meatsdiabetic sweets
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Erythritol✓ Allulose
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