Applications

• Food Industry: Xylitol is widely used as a sweetener in sugar-free foods, such as chewing gum, candy, chocolate, biscuits, beverages, etc. It can not only provide sweetness, but also has the characteristic of low calories, which is suitable for people with diabetes, obese people and others. In addition, xylitol cannot be used by bacteria in the mouth to produce acid, and can also prevent dental caries.
• Pharmaceutical Industry: Xylitol can be used as a pharmaceutical excipient for the manufacture of tablets, capsules, oral liquids and other pharmaceutical preparations. It also has a certain moisturizing effect and can be used in skin care products to maintain skin moisture and prevent skin dryness.
• Other Fields: In the chemical industry, xylitol can be used as a raw material for the synthesis of polymers such as polyesters and polyurethanes. In the tobacco industry, xylitol can be used to improve the taste and quality of cigarettes.

Safety

Generally speaking, xylitol is safe, but excessive intake may cause some adverse reactions, such as gastrointestinal discomfort symptoms such as diarrhea and abdominal distension. For special groups of people, such as those allergic to xylitol, should avoid using it.

Xylitol is white crystalline powder, a new natural sweetener made from corncob or sugar cane bagasse. Its sweetness level equals that of sucrose. It can be directly utilized by human cells in cases of lack of insulin in the human body because of its insulin-independent nature. It can supply liver glycogen and improves liver function, this is the reason why xylitol is ideal for use in the resuscitation of patients from diabetic and hepatic coma.