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Sugar Alcohols
Xylitol
CAS No.
87-99-0
E Number
E967
Purity
โฅ99.5%
Grade
Food Grade / Pharma Grade
Calories
2.4 kcal/g (40% less than sucrose)
Glycemic Index
7 (Very low glycemic index)
Xylitol is a natural five-carbon sugar alcohol derived from corn cobs, birch and other plant materials. With sweetness equal to sucrose but 40% fewer calories, it is widely used in sugar-free chewing gum, oral care products and low-sugar foods. It has proven dental benefits by inhibiting oral bacteria growth.
Equal sweetness: 1:1 replacement for sucrose without recipe adjustment
Tooth-friendly: Inhibits oral bacteria, reduces dental caries
Low calorie: 2.4 kcal/g, 40% less than sucrose
Very low GI: Glycemic index of only 7, diabetic-friendly
Cooling effect: Endothermic dissolution provides refreshing mouthfeel
Specifications
| Item | Specification | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Assay (dry basis) | โฅ99.5% | GB 1886.234 |
| Loss on Drying | โค0.2% | GB 5009.3 |
| Melting Point | 92-96ยฐC | GB/T 617 |
| Reducing Sugar | โค0.2% | GB 5009.7 |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | โค2.0 mg/kg | GB 5009.74 |
| Arsenic (As) | โค2.0 mg/kg | GB 5009.11 |
| Nickel (Ni) | โค1.0 mg/kg | GB 5009.138 |
| Total Plate Count | โค1000 CFU/g | GB 4789.2 |
| Coliforms | โค10 MPN/g | GB 4789.3 |