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Benefits of xylitol

Xylitol exhibits a wide range of functional properties, such as:

• sweetening
• unique dental benefits
• bulking
• cooling
• flavour enhancer 
• humectant

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 Areas of xylitol

Xylitol is used in:

• foods
• sugar free chewing gum
• confectionery
• oral hygiene products (mouthwash and toothpaste)
• pharmaceuticals
• dietetic products
• cosmetics

Xylitol products

Danisco's range of xylitol products is extensive and you should contact us to determine which is best for your particular application.

Below are listed some of our products, their benefits and applications.

Product	Application
Crystalline - Xylitol C	All
Milled    - Xylitol CM50  - Xylitol CM90 - Xylitol CM170	All Primarily chewing gum
Directly Compressible - Xylitab® 100  - Xylitab® 200 - Xylitab® 300	Tablets
Pharmaceutical - Xylitol CX - Xylitol CFP	Pharma

Xylitol is available in a variety of product and packaging formats, including crystalline material and a selection of specialised milled grades. 

It is also available in three unique, directly compressible, tableting grades under the Xylitab® brand name. These patented materials are available exclusively from Danisco.

Xylitol is also available in a variety of pharmaceutical grades, including a specific endotoxin free grade for use in parenteral nutrition and injectable applications.

Raw materials

Xylitol is made by Danisco using renewable sources such as birch wood.

Legal status varies from country to country. Local food regulations should always be consulted concerning the status of this product, as legislation regarding its use in food may vary from country to country.