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==Additional uses and effects==
==Additional uses and effects==
Although Sorbitol is a popular sugar substitute, it has other uses as well. Sorbitol is used as a thickener and moisturizer in health and beauty products (soaps, lotions, cosmetics, etc.), especially in transparent products. In the medical field, is used in some pharmaceutical products, and is in some cases itself an IV medication.<ref name="everydayhealth.com">https://www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/sorbitol</ref> It is also used in producing imitation crab meat. In some cases, it can additionally be used in cigarette production as a moisturizing substance. In significant quantities, sorbitol can have a laxative effect.<ref name="wisegeek.org">http://www.wisegeek.org/what-is-sorbitol.htm</ref>
Although Sorbitol is a popular sugar substitute, it has other uses as well. Sorbitol is used as a thickener and moisturizer in health and beauty products (soaps, lotions, cosmetics, etc.), especially in transparent products. In the medical field, is used in some pharmaceutical products, and is in some cases itself an IV medication.<ref name="everydayhealth.com">https://www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/sorbitol</ref> It is also used in producing imitation crab meat. In some cases, it can additionally be used in cigarette production as a moisturizing substance. In significant quantities, sorbitol can have a laxative effect.<ref name="wisegeek.org">http://www.wisegeek.org/what-is-sorbitol.htm</ref>
==See also==
*[[Glycerol]]
*[[Xylitol]]
==References==
==References==