What is Xylitol Powder?

Xylitol Powder is a natural sweetener derived from Finnish birch wood that is recognized for its ability to promote oral health. This white crystalline powder matches the sweetness of sucrose and is easily soluble in water (160g/100ml). Slightly soluble in ethanol and methanol, melting point 92℃-96℃, boiling point 216℃. Its caloric value is equivalent to sucrose, which is 16.72 kJ/g. Once dissolved, it absorbs heat and provides a natural cooling sensation in the mouth. The pH range of a 10% aqueous solution is 5.0 to 7.0.

Xylitol is classified as a sugar alcohol, combining the properties of sugar and alcohol molecules. This unique structure allows it to activate sweet taste receptors on the tongue. Xylitol is found naturally in a variety of fruits and vegetables, and is also produced by the human body in small amounts through normal metabolism.

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Benefits And Applications

Benefits:

1. Healthy Sweetener: Xylitol is derived from natural sources and is used as a natural, healthy sweetener in sugar-free foods, candies, and other healthy products.

2. Anti-caries: Xylitol cannot be fermented by caries-causing bacteria, making it widely used in oral care products.

3. Blood sugar control: Xylitol is suitable as a sweetener for diabetic patients, as a nutritional supplement, and as an auxiliary therapeutic agent.

4. Improve liver function: Xylitol promotes liver glycogen synthesis, reduces protein consumption in the liver and fatty tissue, protects and restores liver function, and is effective in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B and cirrhosis. An ideal supplement for patients suffering from hepatitis complications.

5. Weight Management: Xylitol contains only 2.4 calories per gram, 40% less than other carbohydrates, making it popular as a weight management food and a high-calorie sucrose substitute.

6. Gastrointestinal health: Xylitol can promote the growth of bifidobacteria and intestinal beneficial flora, improve gastrointestinal function, and exhibit high activity as a functional additive.

7. Hygroscopic properties: Xylitol is ideal for producing softer snacks that stay soft longer than sucrose, extending the shelf life of foods such as cakes and breads. It is also used as a moisturizer in cosmetics and does not irritate the skin.

8. Flavor Enhancement: Xylitol provides a pleasant cooling sensation in the mouth, which is more pronounced when frozen. Suitable for cold drinks, desserts, milky coffee, throat lozenges, cough syrups, and enhances the flavor of mint and spearmint.

9. Extended shelf life: Xylitol is not fermented by yeast but acts as a hostile medium for microorganisms, thereby extending the shelf life of foods containing xylitol.

10. No Maillard browning reaction: Xylitol does not contain aldehyde or ketone groups, which can prevent Maillard browning reaction during heating and is suitable for various baked goods.

Here is a complete list of foods and products that may contain xylitol:

A. Breath mints and refreshing tablets

B. Various baked goods

C. chewing gum

D. Jams and other sauces

E. Mouthwash

F. peanut butter

G. Protein bars and sugar-free fitness snacks

H. Sugar-free chocolates and candies

I. Vitamin supplements