Okay so I have heard of Xylitol but I know very little, so I did a teensy bit of research on WebMD. Here’s what I found there:
“Xylitol is a naturally occurring alcohol found in most plant material, including many fruits and vegetables. It is extracted from birch wood to make medicine.”
(Wow! Very cool. I had NO idea.)
“Xylitol is widely used as a sugar substitute and in “sugar-free” chewing gums, mints, and other candies. However, sorbitol is the most commonly used sweetener in sugarless gums because it is less expensive than xylitol and easier to make into commercial products.”
“As a medicine, xylitol is used to prevent middle ear infections (otitis media) in young children, and as a sugar substitute for people with diabetes.”
(Okay, REALLY?! I found that tidbit about ear infections fascinating.)
“Xylitol is added to some chewing gums and other oral care products to prevent toothdecay and dry mouth.”
Stay tuned…more on Xylitol candy in a couple of days…
- Lara
Switch Witch: A Magical Halloween Tradition
Original Switch Witch Doll & Children’s Book by Lara Spear Riley
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