Polyols
Polyols are a category of ingredients that are typically used as a low-calorie sweetener. Polyols can be found in a variety of foods including gum, candy, processed foods and snacks, and nutritional supplements. In addition to having sweetener properties, polyols can also add limited functionality to a recipe, such as contributing to softness and storage capacity in baked goods or bulking in processed foods.
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