E420 - Sorbitol Group: Emulsifiers & Stabilisers Description: artificial sweetener and humectants; derived from glucose, either obtained from berries or synthesised; used in lollies, dried fruit, pastries, confectionary, low calorie foods, pharmaceutical syrups and ophthalmic preparations and is the seventh most widely used preservative in cosmetics; not permitted in foods for infants and young children, can cause gastric disturbance Animal origin: No Warning: Not permitted in foods for infants and young children, can cause gastric disturbance << Back to: Emulsifiers & Stabilisers << Back to: Main page