Food & Feed Additives
Xylitol Details
Xylitol is a naturally-occurring 5-carbon polyol sweetener. It is found in fruits and vegetables, and is even produced by the human body itself. It can absorb heat when dissolved in water, with moisture absorbing function, and transient diarrhea can be induced when excessively taken. The product can also treat constipation.
Xylitol Function
Xylitol is the sweetest of all the polyols. It is as sweet as sucrose, has no after-taste and is safe for diabetics. Xylitol has 40% less calories than sugar and, for this reason, a caloric value of 2.4 kcal/g is accepted for nutritional labelling in the EU and the USA.
In crystalline applications, it provides a pleasant, natural cooling effect, greater than that of any other polyol.
It is the only sweetener to show both passive and active anti-caries effects.
Application:foodscalorie free chewing gumconfectioneryoral hygiene products (mouthwash and toothpaste)pharmaceuticals cosmetics
Main Application
In Food
Xylitol can be used as sweetener, nutrition supplements, freshener in food production.
Xylitol is widely used as a sugar substitute and in “sugar-free” chewing gums, mints, and other candies.
In Beverage
Xylitol can be used as freshener, sweetener in beverage such as in milk, soft drinks, coffee.
In Pharmaceutical
Xylitol can be used as freshener, Sugar substitutes in Pharmaceutical. It is used for diabetes.
In Health and Personal care
Xylitol is used as Flavoring Agent; Humectant; Skin-Conditioning Agent – Humectant; SKIN CONDITIONING in cosmetic and personal care products. It can also be used in toothpaste.
In Agriculture/Animal Feed/Poultry feed
Xylitol can also be used in Poultry feed/Animal Feed such as in dog food.
Specification STANDARD USP32/NF27
