What is sorbitol, and is it low FODMAP?

Sorbitol is not only a high FODMAP, it can also be a bit of a sneaky FODMAP as it likes to hide in fruits and is used as an artificial sweetener in processed drinks, foods and medications. This blog is going to discuss what sorbitol is, why it is high FODMAP and how to avoid it on a low-FODMAP diet. What is sorbitol and why is it a problem? Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol that belongs to the polyol FODMAP group. Commonly found in certain types of fruit and used…

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