Xylitol Info

Xylitol is an amazing natural alternative sweetener which can be used instead of refined table sugar (sucrose). 

Why is Xylitol amazing? Check out xylitol benefits:

•    100% Natural sweetener

Xylitol is naturally found in little amounts in the fibrous parts of many plants, fruits and vegetables. It is mainly extracted from birch trees and corn husks.

Xylitol is considered in Northern Europe as a great substitute for sugar.

Ezy Natural's xylitol is extracted from corn cob. Therefore, Ezy Natural's xylitol is 100% natural, has no GMO and no preservatives.

Morover, Ezy Natural's xylitol is gluten free, which makes it totally suitable for gluten free diets.

•    Great taste

This natural substitute for sugar looks and tastes like white table sugar, with no aftertaste! It only provides a cool, fresh feel in your mouth. Therefore you can use xylitol to replace sugar in cooking, baking and drinks. 

Useful tip: when baking, use 1/3 less xylitol than sugar, as xylitol can taste sweeter when baked. Then taste the batter and adjust according to your taste.

•    Safe product

Xylitol is safe for human consumption. It has been approved by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

But, xylitol is not recommended for animals. Studies have reported xylitol to be very toxic for some dogs.

•    Low in calories and low GI

Xylitol has about 40% less calories than normal refined sugar: xylitol contains 2.4 kcal/g whereas sucrose (table sugar) contains 3.87 kcal /g.

Xylitol has a Glycemic Index of 7, which is extremely low compared to sucrose rating of 65, or glucose rating of 100.

Xylitol is absorbed more slowly than sugar, it does not contribute to high blood sugar levels. Therefore xylitol is ideal for weight and health conscious people and those wanting to avoid sugar, as diabetic people for instance.

•    Fight dental caries

Finnish scientists discovered the uses of xylitol on dentistry in the early 1970's.

Xylitol has the added benefit of fighting tooth cavities by providing an inhospitable environment for bacteria. Indeed, when eating ordinary table sugar (sucrose), the bacteria develop and start making acids that can eat away the enamel on the teeth. But when eating xylitol, bacteria are unable to digest it and their growth is greatly reduced. Thus xylitol can help to keep a neutral pH level in the mouth.

Moreover, using xylitol can help reducing the dental plaque.

So with all these great qualities, come and try Ezy Natural Xylitol! You will see, you will love it!