I saw this on a few sugar free gums. Is it a warning or is it something good for you?
2007-10-17 16:07:09 · 6 answers · asked by ♥dealt with love♥ 4 in Health ➔ Dental
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Xylitol sugar Crystals or Xylitol Sugar, sometimes called "Birch Sugar" is a natural sweetener clinically proven to fight cavities, reduce plaque, and is used by dental and medical professionals worldwide.
USAGE NOTES: Use xylitol sugar crystals one-to-one as sugar in your recipes. Xylitol dissolves quickly, mixes easily, and is heat stable for cooking, baking and hot drinks. These granules are wonderful sprinkled over cereal, salads and in sauces.
Initial overuse can have a laxative effect with some people. If you have never used xylitol sugar before, start slow, allow your system to adjust to higher quantities. (By doing this you are increasing the necessary enzymes in your stomach to digest xylitol.) It is easiest to begin with the dental recommendation of a 5-15 gram serving (1 tsp = 4 grams), with 100 grams daily in divided servings of 20-35-g soon accepted without any trouble. Much higher amounts are easily accepted by most people. The FDA has ruled xylitol sugar SAFE in any amount. Xylitol crystals can be used as part of a diabetic diet. (Diabetics see note below.)
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2007-10-17 16:18:55 · answer #1 · answered by Jan B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jan B gave a great answer but left out one VERY IMPORTANT fact about xylitol everyone should know..especially if you have pets! For more information go here...http://www.profitonlineathome.com/warning-for-dog-owners/ (use the complete url or click on "articles" at the top if you don't see the dog warning article) It only talks about dogs but I believe other pets may be at risk too.
2014-01-19 12:36:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a sugar alcohol used as a sweetner. It has a little more than half the calories of sugar. It was manufactured from the birch tree but can also be found in fruits.
2007-10-17 23:12:24 · answer #3 · answered by nursebob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
UNLIKE CORN SYRUP OR SUCROSE USED IN MOST CHEWING GUMS XYLITOL IS "TOOTH FRIENDLY" AND NOT PRONE TO CAUSE TOOTH DECAY. SEE THE LINKS BELOW
2007-10-17 23:55:59 · answer #4 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is in Xclear a nasal spray that works great this time of year when its dry out
2007-10-17 23:15:59 · answer #5 · answered by M 1 A . 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it's actually good for your teeth because it it encourages remineralization of very small weak spots on your teeth.
2007-10-18 00:16:29 · answer #6 · answered by berniejasmine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋