Xylitol is a naturally occurring sweetener commonly extracted from corn cobs or birch trees. The molecular structure of xylitol makes it different from most sugars. Its structure is key to its beneficial healthy qualities in food and medical use.
Delicious Low Calorie Sweetener
Tastes and serves up (spoon for spoon) like sugar BUT it has 40% less calories! This makes it an ideal alternative to use it as part of a healthy weight management program.
Xylitol has a glycemic index of 7! It is metabolized in the human body without insulin. This makes it an ideal alternative for diabetics.
Baking and Cooking
Xylitol has the same sweetness level as sugar. So, it can be use in most recipes as a direct alternative for part or all of the sugar. Xylitol will not brown or ferment like sugar.
Xylitol has been shown to reduce the production of acids in the mouth that dissolve tooth enamel by inhibiting bacteria from adhering to teeth. Regular use may lead to a reduction in tooth decay and cavities.
May be used in cold and hot beverages just like regular sugar. When cooking or baking, replace all or part of the sugar in a recipe with xylitol in equal measurement. To get a browning effect in baking, leave some of the regular sugar in the recipe to allow for the maillard reaction (browning).
Xylitol is completely safe for humans. Xylitol is not meant for pets (like dogs and cats) or other animals because their digestive system is very different from the human digestive system. NEVER feed an animal xylitol without consulting a veterinary professional.