Trihydric alcohol that is sweet and soluble in water (8)
I believe the answer is:
glycerol
(Other definitions for glycerol that I've seen before include "sticky stuff" , "Syrupy liquid, a by-product of soap manufacture" , "Cor! Gelly (anag.) -- a low-cal sweetener" .)
I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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