Daily Quiz for June 29, 2020

[Mike Nolan]

Sorbitol, a sugar alcohol, is a naturally occurring compound that can be found in prunes. What percentage of the sugar in prunes is sorbitol?

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[aaronatthedoublef]

Wasn't sorbitol a low calorie sweetener for a while? I think Orbit gum used (still uses?) it.

[BakerAunt]

I guessed incorrectly.

[Joan Simpson]

Missed it.

[skeptic7]

I guessed and missed it. I had no idea of the correct answer

[Mike Nolan]

Soritol and xylitol are both used as low-calorie sweeteners. Too much sorbitol can cause gastric distress (I think xylitol has the same issue), which may be why prunes act as a laxative.

D-Allulose (also called D-psicose or just allulose) is also sold as a low-carb sugar. it is one of the rare monosaccharide forms, found in small quantities in wheat, figs and raisins, though I believe that the D-allulose products on the market are synthesized from corn syrup. The FDA has labeled D-allulose as GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe). My son used some to make a batch of Cardinal Preserves over the weekend.

[cwcdesign]

I guessed and got it right

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