Sorbitol also known as glucitol is a sugar alcohol with a sweet taste which the human body metabolizes slowly. It can be obtained by reduction of glucose, changing the aldehyde group to a hydroxyl group. Most sorbitol is made from corn syrup, but it is also found in apples, pears, peaches, and prunes
S 2485 (OTTO) Sorbitol, liquid Cas 50-70-4 - used in other products, such as pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.