Sorbitol can be produced from a tuber that is grown widely in Nigeria. It can is used as sweetner for chewing gum, other confectionary products, and cosmetics because of certain chracteristics for skin moisture and appearance.
It seems to be safer alternative to aspartame which is very popular in softdrinks and other FMCG products. Can this be used as sweet substitute for many diabetic patients around the world? Can this be an opportunity for tuber grower. Sorbitol has minimal glycemic index and taken in right amount, does not cause any spike in blood sugar. (It is slowly absorbed undigested in the gut)
Sorbitol is a skin moisturizer (a humectant) and is thus important in skin care. Dermreview - sorbitol in skin care
Aside from this this plant can be source of capsules, alcohol, MSG and many more. Quite an unexplored agri produce
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