Xylitol

Appearance White crystal granule / powderSensory Clean Sweet Taste, No Unusual Odor5.0 – 7.0Loss on Drying = 0.2%Assay (Dried Basis) 99.5% – 100.5%Melting Point 119º C – 123º CResidue on Ignition = 0.1%Reducing Sugars = 0.3%Ribitol and Glycerol = 0.1%Lead = 1 ppmArsenic = 2 ppmXylitol 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. 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.