Despite the fact that sugar alcohols are used in many foods, they remain somewhat of a mystery to people. As a replacement for sugar, they may benefit you. Authority Nutrition helps us break down the details. There are many different types of sugar alcohols, the most popular ones being xylitol, erythritol, sorbitol, and maltitol. read more
Sugar alcohols have nothing to do with the type of alcohol in beer, wine or spirits, and they aren't sugars either. A sugar alcohol, such as sorbitol or xylitol, is an incompletely absorbed carbohydrate. read more
Sugar alcohols are one type of reduced-calorie sweetener. You can find them in ice creams, cookies, puddings, candies and chewing gum that is labeled as "sugar-free" or "no sugar added." Sugar alcohols provide fewer calories than sugar and have less of an effect on blood glucose (blood sugar) than other carbohydrates. read more