Sorbee "Get the sweet without the sugar"

Sugar replacer (polyols) have been used in foods around the world for many years. An Expert Committee of the World Health Organization has carefully reviewed them and concluded that they are safe for human consumption1. In the U.S. , the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classifies some as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) and others are approved additives.

1The Joint Food and Agriculture Organization/World Health Organization Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA).

Source: Calorie Control Council

• What are sugar alcohols/polyols?
• What other names are used for polyols?
• What sugar replacers (polyols) are now used in the United States?
• What are the health benefits of sugar replacers (polyols)?
• Are sugar replacers (polyols) safe?
• Do sugar replacers (polyols) cause gastrointestinal problems? What should a person do if he or she is sensitive?
• How are sugar replacers (polyols) used differently in the body?
• Are sugar replacers (polyols) useful for people with diabetes?
• How should sugar replacers (polyols) be calculated in exchange lists for meal planning?