Xylitol is an excellent alternative to sugar.

Xilito is a source of xylitol extracted only from wild Finnish birch bark.

Ingredients: natural sweetener (xylitol E967).

Origin: Finland (extracted from birch bark).

1 kg bag of Xylitol crystals.

The body and xylitol

Xylitol is naturally produced by the body; in fact, we produce up to 15 grams daily. Although xylitol has the exact taste and appearance of sugar, the comparison ends there—xylitol is the complete opposite of sugar.

Xylitol is considered a five-carbon sugar and, as such, prevents the growth of harmful bacteria. While sugar is acidifying, xylitol is alkalizing. All other forms of sugar, including sorbitol, are six-carbon sugars, which feed certain harmful bacteria and fungi. Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1963, xylitol has no known toxic effects. It contains 40% fewer calories than sugar, is slowly absorbed and metabolized (very slow assimilation), resulting in minimal changes in insulin levels.

About one-third of the xylitol consumed is absorbed in the liver. The other two-thirds pass through the intestinal tract where they are broken down by intestinal bacteria into short-chain fatty acids. Xylitol has the exact appearance, taste, and flavor of sugar without any aftertaste.

Consuming food/drinks containing xylitol instead of sugar results in a smaller increase in blood sugar levels than consuming food/drinks containing sugar. Consuming food/drinks with xylitol instead of sugar helps maintain tooth mineralization.

Store in a cool, dry place, away from light.

A varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are recommended. The recommended daily dose should not be exceeded.