Xylitol

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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

Authors

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer