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Sugar alcohols / sugar-free sweets

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Packaged or made-up food — may contain other allergens not listed here.

Allergen info is a guide only — always read the actual product label.

GASP score by preparation (lower is gentler · 0–10)
PreparationGasBindingOverall
As served / plainusual7.60.08.6
Flavour
3.0
Mild
BlandBam
Nutrition (how nutrient-dense)
Mostly energy
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Alternatives for sugar alcohols / sugar-free sweets, ranked three ways. Tap any ingredient to learn what it is.

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A small serve of regular sweets or jelly

Lowest likely gas, urgency, residue and irritation.

The sugar alcohols (sorbitol, xylitol) are the osmotic trigger that draws water into the bowel. A small amount of a regular sugar-sweetened treat avoids the polyols.

  • Jelly · treat · small serve1.8
Combined load for these items is 1.8 vs 8.6 for sugar alcohols / sugar-free sweets — about 6.9 points lower.

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Scores are modelled estimates, not medical advice. Everyone's gut is different, and tolerance changes over time. Reintroduce foods one at a time, and follow your own medical team's advice.