Xylitol Sugar Substitutes Food Additives Food, Drink and Nutrition


Xylitol, also called wood sugar or birch sugar, is a five-carbon sugar alcohol that is used as a sugar substitute. Xylitol is a naturally occurring sweetener found in the fibers of many fruits and vegetables, including various berries, corn husks, oats, and mushrooms. It can be extracted from corn fiber, birch, raspberries, plums, and corn. Xylitol is roughly as sweet as sucrose but contains 40% less food energy.








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See Also:
  • Xylitolinfo.com - Site supporting the benefits of xylitol. Includes health sugar substitutes and food additives dental benefits, medical uses, news, and a sugar substitutes section for food additives professionals.
  • Xylitol.Org - Xylitol on the Web - Supports the benefits of xylitol. FAQs and a food additives list of studies.


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