Xylitol

Xylitol is a sugar alcohol found in most plants. It is extracted from Birch Wood.
Can be used as an alternative sweetener. Looks and tastes like sugar with fewer calories and does not raise blood sugar levels.

Properties:

• Xylitol is a sugar alcohol found in most plants. It is extracted from Birch Wood.
• Can be used as an alternative sweetener
• Looks and tastes like sugar with fewer calories and does not raise blood sugar levels
• Table sugar 4 calories /g: Xylitol 2.4 calories /g
• Very low Glycaemic Index as it contains zero fructose
• Found in chewing gums, sweets and baking goods
• Can be used to prevent cavities and plaque on teeth by 30%
• Little known fact – used as a nasal spray for stuffy noses, more effective than saline solutions.
• Another fact – it may increase the absorption of calcium

Per 100g:

• Calories 245
• Carbs 98g
• Protein 0g

• Hot breakfast 1 cup of bran with 2 cups of milk, whisking well
• Toasted lightly will add to the flavour
• Add to smoothies, baked goods

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