Sorbitol

Erythritol, xylitol, and stevia: an answer to fructose intolerance?

03/26/2021 Food Intolerances OxiPur

People with a fructose intolerance are often reluctant to consume foods containing sucrose, the chemical name for table sugar, since the compound consists of 50% fructose (and 50% glucose). Instead, sufferers opt for expensive sugar substitutes that are often specifically marketed as fructose-free alternatives. Here we take a closer look at three substitutes – xylitol, erythritol, and stevia – and assess their pros and cons compared to regular household sugar.

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Common misconceptions about sorbitol intolerance

04/15/2020 Food Intolerances

When you’re researching sorbitol intolerance online, you‘ll probably encounter a lot if unreliable information. We give you an overview about the most important facts and clear up some common misconceptions.

Dried fruit can contain high amounts of sorbitol.

Dried fruit can contain high amounts of sorbitol.

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Erythritol, xylitol, and stevia: an answer to fructose intolerance?

Common misconceptions about sorbitol intolerance