Xylitol is a natural sweetener of color, texture and taste, but works on the body with the opposite effect. It is usually obtained from the birch tree.
What is xylitol?
Xylitol is a natural sweetener extracted from the plant parts. Almost identical in taste to table sugar, but with two significant differences - xylitol is low calorie and has a low glycemic index IG. Xylitol also has natural cooling and moisturizing properties. The xylitol molecule contains only 5 carbon atoms and not 6, as most of the sugars found in nature - it is this difference in molecular structure that determines the many advantages of xylitol in comparison to normal sugar.
Low glycemic index
Xylitol exquisitely replaces both sugar and most popular sweeteners without taking away any of their taste or texture. Unlike most sweeteners, xylitol leaves no taste in the mouth and is metabolised without insulin, which means that its intake has a significantly lower glycemic effect. Normal sugar has a glycemic index of 85-100 and IG xylitol is only 7. This is great information for anyone who is trying to avoid sugar and chooses foods with a low glycemic index.
Cooking with xylitol
When cooking or baking, use xylitol instead of sugar in the same proportions. Xylitol is stable at high temperatures, combines with other ingredients and dissolves in liquids just like sugar. Xylitol does not crystallize or caramelize.
Nutrition Facts
Xylitol birch natural sweetener
Net weight: 0,5kg
Composition: Birch xylitol
By age 3, xylitol should not be given due to immaturity of the digestive tract. Do not administer xylitol to animals.
Nutritional values per 100g of product: 240kcal, 0g of protein, 100g of carbohydrates (including 0g of sugars, 100g of xylitol), 0g of fats; 1 BE = 8.5g
Manufacturer: Domos Polska Sp. zo.o., produced in Poland
Storage: Store in a dry place, protected from light.