Is sorbitol a sugar free substance?
                                
                                
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                                Sorbitol, a sugar alcohol found naturally in fruits like apples and pears, is approximately 60% as sweet as table sugar and contains about one-third fewer calories. This makes many wonder: is sorbitol a sugar free substance and how does it compare to traditional sweeteners?