Sorbitol (E420)
Updated October 2, 2026
Sorbitol (E420) is a food additive in the “sweeteners” group. It appears in 17,609 products in our database, 5,170 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- Sorbitol syrup, E420
- E-number
- E420
- Function
- Sweeteners
- Found in
- 17,609 products (5,170 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Sorbitol
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Sorbitol.
Popular products with Sorbitol
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NOVA 4 Sorbitol-free alternatives
Popular products from the same categories that don't list Sorbitol and score Nutri-Score A–C.
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a NOVA 4 How to spot Sorbitol on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
Related additives
Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Sorbitol?
In our database, Sorbitol most often appears in confectioneries, sugar-free chewing gum, candies and cakes.
How many products contain Sorbitol?
17,609 published products on Foodmetria list Sorbitol, including 5,170 sold in the United States. Counts come from ingredient lists in Open Food Facts and update daily.
Product data: Open Food Facts (ODbL), updated daily. Additive information is for general education and is not medical advice. Always check the package label. Our methodology.