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Xylitol
Overview
Sweeten foods and beverages with Xylitol, a natural, low calorie, low-carb sweetener.
Xylitol looks and tastes like table sugar, yet has 40% fewer calories than sugar.
This natural sugar substitute has a glycemic index of 7, so it's great for reducing carbs and calories.
Xylitol is an ideal alternative sweetener in foods prepared for weight loss or for anyone concerned about the overuse of sugar in their diet.
Xylitol can be substituted for table sugar and other sweeteners without compromising taste or texture.
And it tastes great!
Benefits
- Supplies 40% fewer calories than sugar.
- Only 10 calories per serving.
- Replaces sugar in most recipes & is heat stable.
- Does not promote tooth decay.
How It Works
Many alternative sweeteners exist, though most have a funny aftertaste and potential long-term health risks, but xylitol is different.
Xylitol is the name for a naturally occurring sugar polyol commonly derived from fruits, vegetables and birch trees.
Xylitol's remarkable properties stem from its unique molecular structure. Most sugar-like molecules have a six-carbon “hexose” unit, but xylitol is a five-carbon “pentitol” sugar. Because of its distinctive arrangement of atoms, bacteria cannot utilize it for energy.
This molecule difference is the key to xylitol's beneficial qualities, both as a food ingredient and in both medical and dental applications.
And, xylitol's low glycemic index of 7 makes it a terrific solution for carb-counters, as well as those trying to lose weight.
Xylitol's chemical structure also inhibits the ability of our bodies to fully metabolize it. For this reason, xylitol has a limited effect on blood sugar levels.
Xylitol ingestion may cause a small rise in blood glucose and insulin, but has a lower glycemic index than glucose, making it safe for diabetics, hypoglycemics, children, and pregnant women.
Plus, unlike sugar, xylitol promotes oral health and provides dental benefits.
Consuming xylitol decreases the amount of microbes in plaque and saliva. Xylitol inhibits the ability of cavity-causing microbes to adhere to teeth and mouth tissues. Xylitol also interferes with the energy production of unwanted microbes associated with dental caries (cavities). Plus, regular use of xylitol helps reduce dental plaque formation and enamel damage, promoting better oral health.
Ingredients
Xylitol.
Quality
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Recommended Use
When cooking, replace sugar with xylitol in equal measurements. Xylitol is heat-stable for cooking and baking. It also mixes and dissolves just like common sugar.
Xylitol can be used to sweeten foods and beverages or in cooking and baking. However, xylitol will not cause breads or pastries to rise and is not a good choice for hard candies since it will not crystallize when heated. Xylitol is also not recommended for sweetening juices and instant beverages that require a large amount of sweetener.
Unlike sugar, xylitol can be left on the teeth overnight. To obtain the maximum dental benefits of xylitol, use 4-12 grams each day.
Caution: Xylitol requires a brief period of tolerance. It is suggested that xylitol be used in gradually increasing portions over a period of three to six weeks before it is entirely substituted for common sugar. Not recommended for pets.
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