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

Warnings: Not permitted in foods for infants and young children, can cause gastric disturbance

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