How to Use sorbitol in a Sentence

sorbitol

noun
  • When sorbitol wasn’t cleared in the gut, it was instead converted into a form of fructose.
    — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Glycerin keeps the toothpaste from drying out, while sorbitol helps keep it smooth and sweet without any sugar.
    — Jessica Booth, Parents, 10 Mar. 2024
  • Researchers found that a healthy gut microbiome plays a key role in processing sorbitol.
    — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Bonci agrees and recommends to make haste slowly since prunes do contain sorbitol and that can increase the urge to go.
    — Good Housekeeping, 24 Jan. 2023
  • This is because many sugar-free foods contain a type of sugar alcohol called sorbitol.
    — Emily Shiffer, Health, 22 June 2023
  • Both dates and prunes can help promote regular bowel movements through their fiber and sorbitol content.
    — Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 20 Nov. 2025
  • Unlike the originals, these compact tins use sorbitol in place of sugar and come in a more pocket-friendly size.
    — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 7 Dec. 2018
  • But animal research suggests that consuming large amounts of sorbitol may pose risks to liver health.
    — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2026
  • This also explains why there’s a warning label on sugarless chewing gum made with sorbitol.
    — Rachel Boller, chicagotribune.com, 18 Apr. 2021
  • Great taste and no zylitol, mannitol or sorbitol which has a laxative effect.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Apples Apples are fiber-rich and also contain the sugars fructose and sorbitol.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Prune juice contains the natural sugar sorbitol that helps draw water into the gut to ease constipation.
    — Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Pears are naturally high in fructose and sorbitol (a sugar alcohol).
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Gentile added that most people who consume sorbitol occasionally don’t need to worry.
    — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Anything containing honey, agave, or sorbitol should be eliminated from your routine for the first few phases of the diet.
    — Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 26 Jan. 2020
  • Many brands lower their sugar count by using sugar alcohols (like erythritol, maltitol, or sorbitol).
    — Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 4 Jan. 2026
  • Sugarless Gum Consuming too much sorbitol in some sugar-free products can cause pain and diarrhea.
    — Amanda Gardner, Health, 29 Oct. 2023
  • Colgate, a major toothpaste maker, lists saccharine and sorbitol as common sweetening agents.
    — Nena Farrell, WIRED, 21 Apr. 2024
  • Previous animal studies have also raised concerns about sorbitol.
    — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Staller adds that fermentation of fiber and sorbitol in the gut could lead to changes in the gut microbiome that directly impact how well the bowels move stool through the digestive tract.
    — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 7 May 2025
  • This cookie contains three artificial sweeteners (maltitol, sorbitol, and sucralose)—keep that in mind for later.
    — Korin Miller, SELF, 15 Dec. 2025
  • Prunes are fantastic for promoting regularity, but for some people, their fiber and sorbitol content can take a little getting used to.
    — Lauren Manaker, SELF, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Some products use sweeteners like sorbitol, xylitol, or erythritol.
    — Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2026
  • The thick formula includes petrolatum (petroleum jelly) and sorbitol—to draw and seal moisture into your skin.
    — Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Prune juice contains sorbitol, which draws water into the colon, increasing stool volume and softening its consistency.
    — Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 1 July 2026
  • Like sorbitol and xylitol, erythritol is a sugar alcohol, a carb found naturally in many fruits and vegetables.
    — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 8 Aug. 2024
  • Like sorbitol and xylitol, erythritol is a sugar alcohol, a carb found naturally in many fruits and vegetables.
    — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 27 Feb. 2023
  • Other hydrating ingredients, such as glycerin and sorbitol, help keep the delicate undereye area smooth and supple.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 3 Nov. 2025
  • These exfoliating acids works alongside glycerin and sorbitol to remove excess oils and refine congested pores to keep breakouts at bay without drying the skin.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
  • There’s no clear evidence that sorbitol harms human liver health, but experts say frequent, high intake—especially from sugar-free foods—may be a concern for some people.
    — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2026

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