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Xylitol ~ a sugar that’s kind to teeth and tummies!
Please note that the Xylitol we sell is not just food-
but the higher quality
pharmaceutical grade xylitol.
Our all natural Xylitol is responsibly manufactured from renewable resources and
is GMO-
Available in the right hand column as:
600g tubs & bags and multiples of 5lb (2.27kg) vacuum packs.
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Xylitol ~ what is it?
Xylitol is a natural low-glycemic sweetener
Manufactured from birch trees, corn, or other natural xylan-
Xylitol is classified as a low calorie, low carbohydrate natural sweetener
Xylitol tastes as sweet as sugar but has only 60% of the calories: 2.4 kcal/g as opposed to 4.0 kcal/g in ordinary sugar.
You may be familiar with other sweeteners that seem similar to xylitol. If not, take a look at any sugar free product, and you'll see a few in the list. To name some there are sorbitol, maltitol, and manitol. Xylitol belongs to a family of sweeteners called "sugar alcohols".
Do not confuse this with the alcohols in beers, wines and spirits, sugar alcohols
are only called this because of their natural chemistry.
Xylitol is beneficial for your teeth, and completely safe for people who have diabetes.
The surprising thing about xylitol is how common place it is in the foods you eat.
If you've ever eaten a plum, or almost any fibrous fruits you've already eaten xylitol
without knowing it!
Xylitol has many surprising benefits
- Xylitol Promotes healthy teeth and gums. Unlike sugar, Xylitol is good for teeth. It neutralizes plaque acids, and stimulates remineralization of tooth enamel. Ref
- Xylitol inhibits the growth of Streptococcus mutans, the bacteria most responsible
for causing dental cavities. So Xylitol helps prevent fillings. This is why Xylitol
is used extensively in chewing-
gum and toothpastes. Ref - Xylitol inhibits the growth of Streptococcus, and has been shown to have a positive effect on ear and upper respiratory infections, reducing the need for antibiotics. Ref
- Xylitol looks, tastes and feels just like ordinary sugar with no aftertaste, and
can be used just like sugar and in equal quantities in hot and cold drinks, on desserts
and cereals, and in home-
baking. (However, you cannot use it in breadmaking or brewing) - Xylitol is a 100% sugar-
free natural sweetener. It is derived from a compound called xylan found in birch and other hardwood trees, berries, almond hulls and corn cobs. It is not an artificial sweetener. Artificial sweeteners such as saccharine, aspartame, aculsefame etc. are all detrimental to health. - Xylitol is a substitute for sugar that occurs naturally in some fruits and vegetables.
- Xylitol has a very low Glycaemic Index (GI = 7) so can be used by people on Low-
GI Diets. - Xylitol also appears to have potential as a treatment for osteoporosis. A group of Finnish researchers has found that dietary xylitol prevents weakening of bones in laboratory rats, and actually improves bone density. Refs: 1, 2
- Xylitol not only does not feed candida albicans, but has an anti candidal action. Refs 1
- Xylitol is used by many parents of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) where they have found ordinary sugar aggravates the condition.
- Xylitol is suitable for use by Diabetics as it does not need insulin to be metabolized
and does not cause fluctuations in blood-
sugar. - Xylitol also has a prebiotic effect, promoting the growth of friendly bacteria in the digestive tract.
Xylitol has a long history
Xylitol was discovered by a German chemist in 1891, but it wasn't until the sugar shortage during World War Two that alternative sweeteners where seriously considered. After the war most people went back to using sugar. In 1963 the FDA officially approved Xylitol as sweetener and it has been gaining in popularity ever since.
Xylitol was traditionally extracted from Birch Trees (Birch Sugar). Due to the increasing cost of manufacture and environmental issues, most manufacturers have made the switch to using environmentally friendly corn cobs. This ensures that the production of xylitol does not contribute to deforestation, and keeps the cost low as possible to the consumer.
Xylitol ~ has a great advantage over other alternative sweeteners
Xylitol is unique compared to other alternative sweeteners in that it has the same sweetness as sugar. A cup of xylitol is equal to a cup of sugar in cooking. This makes xylitol ideal for people on a diet who want to adapt their own existing recipes to use xylitol.
As a rule of thumb however add more liquids to any recipe like cookies, since xylitol doesn't caramelize, and will tend to make some recipes drier.
But do remember that you cannot use it in breadmaking or brewing as it does not ferment with yeast. Of course, this makes xylitol ideal for anyone concerned about candida albicans.
Xylitol ~ the laxative effect
Xylitol does not have any toxic levels, and in the 40 years it's been used in the US, has not been linked to any form of cancer, or disease. However, xylitol works like fibre in the diet, something that's generally not digested. Like any other fibre, taking xylitol in excess, for example more than 12 grams in one meal can lead to a laxative effect.
Everyone's body is different, and what is too much can vary from individual, to individual.
Some cookies, or a slice of pie following a meal with xylitol sweetened tea is nothing
to worry about ~ just don't go for the second or third helping unless you're in need
of a laxative!
Xylitol is safe for Diabetics
Xylitol is processed in the body without using insulin, which means that if you are diabetic, which many people are, it's safe! On the glycemic index, a scale for measuring the effects of food on glucose in the blood, ordinary sugar is rated at 100, but xylitol is rated at 7. Diabetics can use xylitol just like anybody else can without having to worry about their blood sugar level.
Xylitol has dental benefits
Xylitol is added to toothpaste, mouth wash and chewing gum because it fights dental plaque and helps prevent fillings.
Xylitol is Anti-Plaque
Xylitol is a natural, non-
Products that contain xylitol as their main ingredient provide the best dental benefits
of xylitol. When you use products like gums, mints, or even candies that contain
more then 50 percent xylitol you are helping yourself fight the harmful build up
of bacteria. You can even make your own anti-
Note: Not All Xylitol Sweets Are Good For Your Teeth
You should avoid products that use sugar in addition to xylitol, or contain ingredients which can provide food for bacteria, such as cakes and biscuits. While they may contain large amounts of xylitol, they also contain large amounts of starches that convert to sugar.
A xylitol sweetened cake can be as helpful to bacteria as any other sugar free product.
Xylitol Production
For more information on production watch Emerald Forest’s 3 minute video presentation
The corn cobs used in the production of xylitol come from farms managed by families who have been using the same techniques for generations. All crops are GM free, and require no pesticides to survive. By hand planting their corn using time tested methods, the farmers are able to maintain a soil quality that provides an environment resistant to insects.
Xylitol manufacturers contracted by Emerald Forest, have state of the art facilities
that do not contribute industrial pollution or waste to the environment. The production
of xylitol with corn cobs uses a natural ion-
What is even better is that xylitol extracted with this process
has the same level of quality as traditional sources.
For example, corn allergy sufferers do not have to worry about a reaction to our xylitol.
In keeping with quality, all production is contained within an environment that requires
the operator to pass through three separate decontamination zones. Each xylitol factory
is required to have in-
it is shipped to their factory in Broomfield, Colorado
for packaging and redistribution.
Xylitol Production is Eco-friendly
For more information on production watch Emerald Forest’s 3 minute video presentation
The Modern process for Xylitol production from corn cobs is eco friendly in that it does not require the felling of trees in order to produce a quality xylitol. This hass a much smaller impact on the environment then older methods.
Xylitol is produced in factories using a natural renewable resource (corn), that does not pollute the environment, and uses a water treatment plant to purify the waste water.
Regardless whether it comes from the US, Europe, or China, all pharmaceutical grade
xylitol is natural, safe, and allergen-
Xylitol ~ Is that the same as “Birch Sugar”?
Finland was the first country to produce xylitol Due to the shortage of sugar in WW II. At that time no one thought about the environmentally destructive effects of pollution or deforestation. Since the Birch tree was so abundant, technology was developed to extract xylitol from this plant source, hence the term “Birch Sugar”.
Eventually this same technology found its way to the US. American companies altered the process by using scrap lumber instead of birch, but the name “Birch Sugar” became popular, and some companies continue to advertise the sale of birch xylitol.
Production of xylitol in the United States does not use Birch as the source material. When a company says that their xylitol comes from “birch” or “organic hardwoods”, the truth is it comes from scrap wood or waste material from lumber mills.
Unfortunately this has a high environmental impact:
- Xylitol production in the US relies on raw material from lumber mills.
- Lumber Mills continue to pollute our environment.
- Deforestation is the result of the high demand for raw materials, including those used in the production of xylitol.
Xylitol Myths from the “Birch is Best” Brigade!
If it’s Not Birch You Shouldn't Use It
The greatest misconception about xylitol is that there is a difference between xylitol when it comes from different sources. The same thing happened in Europe when a large proportion of sugar production switched from sugar cane to sugar beet. Once refined into white sugar there is no difference.
That is why we only sell pharmaceutical grade: it is absolutely pure and contains no traces of the source used.
What people don't understand, and no one is telling them, is that xylitol, as a naturally occurring molecule can't taste, smell, or act differently in your body without it not being xylitol. Xylitol is xylitol, if there were a difference then it wouldn't be xylitol.
If There's No Difference Why Not Birch?
You would be very lucky to find xylitol these days that is actually made from Birch trees! Xylitol used the world over comes only from Corn cobs, and small amounts of scrap wood lumber, sometimes mislabelled as "Organic", or “Birch”.
In a market where the demand for xylitol is going up, whilst the supply is rising very slowly, promoters try to find ways to try to separate their product from the rest, even misleadingly.
Xylitol ~ Look For Pharmaceutical Grade
When buying xylitol you should base your decision on the purity, or grade, of xylitol.
There are two grades of xylitol on the market. There is “Food Grade”, and a purer grade called “Pharmaceutical Grade”.
Both grades are perfectly safe for people to eat. However Food Grade may possibly contain tiny traces of its source (whether corn cobs or waste lumber). Pharmaceutical grade is absolutely pure, and contains no traces of the source used. That is why we only sell Pharmaceutical Grade Xylitol.
Xylitol is not safe for Pets
Why Isn’t Xylitol Safe For My Pets?
Chocolate is a good example of a food that’s safe for you, but bad for your pets. As any responsible pet owner knows, you never give chocolate to a dog, since their bodies just can’t handle it. Similarly onions, avocados, some different types of nuts, and regular sugar, are safe for you, but bad for your pets. For the same reasons you should not give xylitol to pets. A dog that ingests xylitol runs the risk of going into hypoglycemic shock.
Shouldn’t I Be Worried About Myself?
The FDA has ruled that Xylitol has no toxic levels for humans.
Xylitol does not easily react to other foods, and is very stable. Just remember that just as you couldn't live off goldfish flakes, or raw steak, your pets can't live off your food.
What Should I Do If My Pet Eats Xylitol?
We not qualified to give pet owners veterinary advice. If your pet accidentally ingests any xylitol, call your local Veterinarian, and seek their advice.
Xylitol Recipes
You can easily adapt your own existing recipes to use xylitol with a little experimentation.
As a rule of thumb add more liquids to any recipe like cakes and biscuits. Xylitol doesn't caramelize and will tend to make some recipes drier.
Do remember that you cannot use it in bread making or brewing as it does not ferment with yeast.
Here are a few links. The first three are on the Emerald Forest Site.
Xylitol Sugar is a natural low calorie, low-glycemic sweetener that is an excellent
alternative to ordinary sugar.
Emerald Forest Xylitol
is pharmaceutical grade
Note to International Customers
Due to the cost of shipping, we are only listing Xylitol for UK customers.
We would be happy to send it anywhere in the world, but the shipping cost would probably not be worthwhile.
Please contact us for a price if you cannot obtain Pharmaceutical Grade Xylitol locally.
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