"Laxative effect of polyolsThe composition could be used as a sugar-free alternative to sweeteners such as sorbitol, maltitol and other polyols. ???A disadvantage of most polyols is causation of gastrointestinal disturbances (such as ???laxation???) upon consumption,??? said Wrigley, adding that it depended on the specific polyol and the amount of gum chewed.In the EU, legislation requires gums and" . . . .