Does Isomalt or sugar alcohol contain a percentage of alcohol and is therefore considered unlawful, or is the word "alcohol" merely a designation?
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There are types of sugars called sugar alcohols, which are not extracted from alcoholic beverages and are not alcohol. Rather, they are a group of sugars found naturally in some fruits. These sugars are used as a substitute for regular sugar in foods and drinks due to their low caloric content, making them suitable for diabetics and those on a diet. They are also used in cough syrup. There is no harm in consuming or using them, and their designation as "alcohol" does not change their reality.
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