Additive
Sorbitol
Low concern
Not a red flag on its own. Pay attention if it shows up often.
What it is
Sorbitol, a sugar alcohol.
Why it’s used
Sweetness and bulk in ‘sugar-free’ gum and sweets.
What to know
Too much is a laxative. That’s the warning on the pack.
Who should skip
Anyone with a sensitive gut, and children with a bag of sugar-free sweets.
A gentler swap
Ordinary sugar in a smaller amount, or nothing.
You’ll see it in
Gum, diabetic sweets.
- Listed as an additive
Found in
- Marvis Whitening Mint24
- Crest Pro-Health Multi-Protection Mouthwash49
- Listerine Cool Mint Antiseptic49
- Tom's of Maine Antiplaque & Whitening74
- Hello Naturally Friendly Fluoride74
- Burt's Bees Fluoride Toothpaste74
- Crest Pro-Health Advanced74
- TheraBreath Fresh Breath Oral Rinse74
- CloSYS Unflavored Rinse74
- Boka Ela Mint Toothpaste74
- Sensodyne Repair & Protect74
- Colgate Total SF74