Xylitol
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Grade： Xylitol DC, Xylitol crystal
- Appearance: White to off-white free flowing powder, with excellent compressibility
- Mesh size: 20-80
- M.P. & B.P.: Melting Point is 94-96℃ while Boiling Point is 216°C.
- Solubility: 1.6g/ml, Easily soluble in water
- Stability: Very stable, applies in all the food system
- Application: Since DC Xylitol has excellent compressibility and extensibility, so it is mainly used for making tablets. It is also used as Diluent to impart sweetness and Binder to impart hardness to tablets.
- Appearance: White crystals which resemble sugar
- Sweetness: As sweet as sugar with only 40% lesser calories than sugar
- Mesh size: 10-100 and 100-200
- Solubility: 1.6g/ml, easily soluble in water and slightly soluble in ethanol and methanol
- Stability: Very stable, applies in all the food system, pH value of 5.0-7.0
- M.P. & B.P.: It has melting point of 91℃ – 96℃ and a boiling point of 216℃
- Mouthfeel: As it absorbs heat when dissolving in water, so when it is eaten in solid form, one will have a happy and cool mouthfeel.
- Application: Crystal Xylitol has the following applications:
- In food and beverage industry, like: Sugar-free products, Chewing gum, breath mints, confectionary, chocolate, table sugar, soft drink etc
Oral hygiene products(mouthwash and tooth paste)
- Pharmaceuticals
Dietetic products
- Cosmetics
Why Herboveda India?
- Non-GMO raw material certificated from SGS, and examined several times one year.
- No pesticide residue
- Purified water used during all the process
- Good taste, no bitter after tasting
- Passes all microbial tests
- GMP Production Line
- Proprietary Processing Technology
- Sophisticated QC Lab (sample COA available)
- Competitive Pricing
- Superior Food Grade Packaging
- Ready Availability
- ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO22000, OHSAS18001, SA8000, NON GMO, KOSHER, HALAL Certified.
- Product Recall System
Xylitol – Overview
Xylitol is a natural, plant-based sweetener found in fruits, vegetables, corn cobs, and hardwood trees such as birch. It looks and tastes like regular sugar but contains approximately 40% fewer calories. Xylitol provides almost the same sweetness as sugar without a bitter aftertaste.
Xylitol has a low glycemic index and is widely used as a sugar alternative in food and beverages. It is also known for its dental benefits, as it helps reduce the risk of tooth decay by limiting the growth of certain harmful oral bacteria.
Xylitol is commonly used in sugar-free chewing gum, candies, chocolates, toothpaste, bakery products, beverages, and pharmaceutical products. Its pleasant sweetness and refreshing cooling effect make it a popular choice for sugar-reduced products.
Herboveda India offers premium-quality Xylitol Powder for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal care applications.
History of Xylitol
Xylitol was first discovered in 1891 by German chemist Emil Fischer and French chemist M. G. Bertrand. It became popular in the 1970s when Finnish researchers discovered its benefits for dental health.
Finland was the first country to commercially produce Xylitol chewing gum, making it a popular sugar alternative for maintaining oral health.
The word Xylitol comes from the Greek word “Xylon,” meaning wood. Xylitol is a natural sugar alcohol found in small amounts in fruits, vegetables, corn, and hardwood trees such as birch. It is also naturally produced in small quantities by the human body during normal metabolism.
Xylitol provides sweetness similar to regular sugar but contains approximately 40% fewer calories. It also helps reduce the risk of tooth decay, making it a popular ingredient in sugar-free chewing gum, candies, toothpaste, and other oral care products.
Today, Xylitol is widely used in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries as a versatile sugar alternative.
Benefits
Xylitol is known to have a many health benefits associated with its use
Xylitol is not easily converted to fat. Because it is not easily converted to fat, it has almost no effect on insulin levels, making it a safe sugar alternative for diabetics, body builders, dieters, pregnant/nursing women, and also for babies and children.
Since Xylitol is a non-fermentable sugar, it cannot be converted to acid by oral bacteria. Thus, the alkaline-acid balance in the mouth is maintained, which helps in preventing cavities.
Chewing Xylitol gums can also help in prohibiting certain bacterial growth to help prevent ear infections in young children. It will also help clear out earwax and prevent the growth of harmful bacteria in the pharyngotympanic tubes, connecting the nose and ear.
Xylitol helps prevent bad breath, ulcers, and stomach cancer by slowing down the growth of Candida Albicans (a serious yeast infection), and other harmful bacteria like H. pylori.
According to research from the University of Oulu in Finland, xylitol was shown to help improve bone density in rats. This indicates it has potential as a treatment for osteoporosis in humans.
In addition to preventing cavities, consuming xylitol in small amounts helps decrease plaque formation, and promotes salivation to prevent “dry mouth”, which aids in enhancing mineral absorption for repairing damaged tooth enamel, while increasing tooth strength.
Xylitol, when taken in small amounts, can help increase the white blood cell activity in fighting bacterial infections, to help build immunity, protect against chronic degenerative disease and have anti-aging benefits..
When used as a nasal spray, Xylitol is said to be able to help reduce the prevalence of sinus infections, asthma and allergies. It helps decrease the amount of harmful bacteria that may be in the cells of our nose.
Xylitol may help lower your risk of developing ovarian cysts, polycystic ovarian syndrome (a condition that disrupts or stops the ovulation cycle), fibroids, endometriosis, premenstrual syndrome and possibly breast cancer.
Applications & Usage
Applications of Xylitol
Xylitol is a naturally occurring, plant-based sweetener that tastes similar to regular sugar but contains fewer calories. It has a low glycemic index and is widely used in food, beverages, oral care, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic products. Xylitol is especially popular for its refreshing cooling effect and tooth-friendly properties.
Major Applications of Xylitol
Confectionery: Used in sugar-free chewing gum, candies, chocolates, toffees, and jellies.
Food & Beverages: Suitable for soft drinks, dairy products, yogurt, jams, desserts, and selected bakery products.
Oral Care: Used in toothpaste, mouthwash, and chewing gum to help reduce the risk of tooth decay.
Pharmaceuticals: Used as a sweetener in lozenges, chewable tablets, and oral formulations.
Cosmetics & Personal Care: Helps retain moisture and provides a smooth, refreshing feel in skincare products.
Reduced-Sugar Foods: Suitable for low-sugar and calorie-conscious food formulations.
Home Use: Can replace regular sugar in tea, coffee, desserts, and everyday cooking.
