Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that is naturally present in small amounts of various
fruits and vegetables. The Finnish name for Xylitol is "koivusokeri",
or birch sugar, a reference to the extraction of Xylitol from birch bark. NOW®
Pure Xylitol is derived from a corn source. Considerable amounts of Xylitol is
formed in the body every day as a result of normal metabolic processes. Although
it is classified as a carbohydrate, this sweet crystalline substance is slowly
absorbed from the digestive tract and does not cause rapid rises in blood glucose.
In addition, the caloric impact of Xylitol is typically about 40% lower than other
carbohydrates, making it a healthy addition to any diet. Discovered simultaneously
by French and German chemists in 1891, Xylitol has been safely used since the
1970's as an ingredient in gums and candies. Dentists and Nutritionists alike
encourage the use of Xylitol due to its unique and clinically proven dental benefits.
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that cannot be utilized by bacteria in the mouth. Xylitol...a
safe alternative for your sweet tooth.
Nutrition Info
Serving Size: 1 Packet
Servings Per Container: 75
Amount Per Serving % Daily Value
Calories 5
Calories from Fat 0
Total Fat 0 g 0%
Total Carbohydrate 2 g <1%
Sugars 0 g
Sugar Alcohol 2 g
Sodium 0 mg 0%
Protein 0 g
* Percent Daily Values are based on 2,000 calorie diet.
† Daily Value not established.
Details
Serving Size: 1 Packet (2.04 g)
Suggested Use: For best results, simply replace each 1/2 teaspoon of sugar
with 1 convenient Xylitol packet to enjoy the reduced calorie sweetness that
nature intended.
Free of: salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, preservatives,
artifical colors or artificial flavors.
Other Ingredients: Xylitol and Silica.
Warnings: None
Disclaimers: None
Store in a cool, dry place.
