Is alcohol sugar (sucrose) forbidden or permissible?
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Sorbitol sugar is a non-intoxicating alcohol and a sugar substitute used in diets and some food products. Not every chemical substance called "alcohol" is intoxicating; some are poisonous, like methanol, while others are intoxicating, like ethanol. Alcohol is used in various fields such as disinfectants, perfumes, and medicines. Sugar alcohols, in general, are considered safe, but they may cause some side effects such as diarrhea.
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