What Xylitol Is

Xylitol Highlights (pronounced ZIE-lih-tol):

  • Five-carbon molecular structure or pentose sugar with supportive benefits for our bodies and oral health.
  • Often inaccurately confused with other “sugar alternatives” that are 6-carbon sugar alcohols.
  • Unique structure and effects are different from other sugars.
  • Fifteen (15) grams created daily by the human body as a product of our metabolism.
  • In granular form, it looks and tastes like ordinary table sugar with a slightly fruitier flavor
  • Found in many plant fibers, including fruits (such as strawberries, raspberries, plums, and blackberries), vegetables (such as corn), and hardwood trees (such as birch).
  • Low-glycemic index of 7 (on scale of 0-100) with minimal effect on blood sugar levels.
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