Synonym(s)
CAS No 87-99-0; Xylitol; Xylitolum
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Xylitol is a sugar substitute. The colourless crystals are easily soluble in water. Xylitol is obtained from xylose by a chemical reaction, among other things.
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Food additive (E 967)
Sweetener
Xylitol is authorised without maximum residue limits for certain foodstuffs. These include:
energy-reduced or sugar-free desserts, ice cream
energy-reduced or sugar-free sweets and chewing gum
energy-reduced or sugar-free cakes and biscuits
Sauces
Mustard
Food supplements
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