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Xylitol
Xylitol is a category of products with the natural sweetener xylitol, which is commonly found in nature. It is part of certain fruits, vegetables, and, especially, the birch tree. Xylitol is therefore often regarded to as birch sugar. It ranks among sugar alcohols (polyols) and has the highest sweetness value out of them, which is equal to the traditional (beet) sugar. However, it differs from sugar by having a lower glycaemic index and less influence on blood sugar levels.
Compared to sugar, it also boasts approximately 40 % fewer calories. This makes it is ideal for people who are trying to reduce their energy intake, lose weight or eat less sugar. In case you decide to replace sugar with xylitol, you will contribute to maintaining the mineralization of your teeth and support your dental health.
How to use xylitol?
Xylitol is very versatile and fits wherever sugar is normally added. It is therefore ideal for sweetening tea, coffee, mixed drinks and other beverages. You can also use it when cooking and baking your favourite healthy delicacies. This way, your recipes will taste mostly the same, but will have a lower content of energy.
Sweeten your life with xylitol, which boasts up to 40 % fewer calories compare to sugar.
If you want to learn more about xylitol, read our article: Sugar Substitutes - Which Sweetener Is Right for You?
