Xylitol
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> Xylitol is a sugar alcohol which is used as a sweetener in white
> crystaler form. Xylitol is actively beneficial for dental
> health by reducing cavities and helpful to remineralization in tooth
> enamel. It occurs naturally in low concentrations in the fibers of
> many fruits and vegetables, and can be extracted from various berries,
> oats, and mushrooms, as well as fibrous material such as corn husks
> and sugar cane bagasse.
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> Xylitol is chemically pure and contains no additives, preservatives or
> colors. It is used in foods, chewing gum, mouthwash & toothpaste,
> rmaceuticals, dietetic products, and cosmetics.
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> Appearance White crystal granule / powder
> Sensory Clean Sweet Taste, No Unusual Odor
> 5.0 – 7.0
> Loss on Drying = 0.2%
> Assay (Dried Basis) 99.5% – 100.5%
> Melting Point 119º C – 123º C
> Residue on Ignition = 0.1%
> Reducing Sugars = 0.3%
> Ribitol and Glycerol = 0.1%
> Lead = 1 ppm
> Arsenic = 2 ppm
