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Polyols

  • Glossary item | Last updated: 03 Feb 2021

Polyols, or sugar alcohols, are derived from the hydrogenation of mono - and disaccharides, and include sorbitol, mannitol, xylitol, isomalt, lactitol, maltitol, and erythritol. Polyols are not as easily digested as other sugars, so they produce a lower glycemic response and a reduced caloric value.

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