10.Sugar alcohols
Sorbitol, mannitol and xylitol are commonly used as sweeteners commonly found in sugar free food specifically chewing candies and gums. They are not digested in the human body and therefore undergo fermentation in large intestine. If one consumes large quantities of these sugar alcohols, it can lead not only to bloating but also diarrhea as well. Stevia is a product from plant source that is available at the grocery stores and can be 200 times sweeter than the normal table sugar. Stevia could be a good alternative source for alcohol sugars which can also be used by diabetic patients as an alternative to aspartame sweeteners.