Why is sorbitol in my food?

Abbey
Abbey
Nov 8 · 5 min read

Not to mention chewing gum, toothpaste, and pharmaceuticals too.

One of my closest friends from graduate school spent years studying sorbitol crystallization, and she always took the most beautiful, rainbow-like images of sorbitol crystals under the microscope. Since sorbitol is what brought her into my life, it has always had a soft spot in my heart, although, I think my friend was completely exasperated with the…

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Abbey

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Food scientist working towards her PhD. Sharer of food structure, processing, nutrition, trends, & history. Disprover of food myths, lies, & misinformation.

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