FIELD: polymer materials. SUBSTANCE: composition for manufacturing tablets, compacted products, or sugar candies, containing at least two polyols from the sugar alcohol series such as xylitol, sorbitol, lactitol, maltitol, erythrite, and mannitol, can additionally contain one or several carbohydrates, in particular starch or cellulose. Composition is prepared by common spraying of indicated polyols and extrusion within a temperature range of 30-170 C. Mixing is performed either before extrusion or during extrusion with insoluble components. EFFECT: prolonged workability of compositions and improved quality of products. 12 cl, 2 tbl
