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Sorbitol isa sugar alcohol found in fruits and plants with diuretic, laxative andcathartic property. Unabsorbed sorbitol retains water in the large intestinethrough osmotic pressure thereby stimulating peristalsis of the intestine andexerting its diuretic, laxative and cathartic effect. In addition, sorbitol hasone-third fewer calories and 60 % the sweetening activity of sucrose and isused as a sugar replacement in diabetes.