Xylitol Natural Sugar Substitute
Safe low-glycemic sugar that helps prevent tooth-decay
With
all the recent press about the dangers of certain sugar-substitutes,
Xylitol presents a welcome relief. It is not only healthy
(it is good for the teeth and low-glycemic) but tastes
and looks identical to normal sugar except for a slight
cooling effect on the tongue (there is absolutely no bitter
after taste as there is with some sugar substitutes).
Xylitol is a white crystalline sweetener that occurs naturally in berries, fruit, vegetables, mushrooms and birch trees. In fact, in Finland it is known as "birch sugar" because the principal raw ingredient in its manufacture is xylan or wood fibre. It is even found naturally in our bodies, and has been shown to be completely non-toxic and safe to take (unlike many other alternative sweeteners).
Recently, Xylitol has become very popular as a sugar substitute because it has been shown to help reduce tooth decay and even help reverse it when it is already present. It can do this because of its molecular structure which makes it unusable by the mouth bacteria that cause dental caries – plaque cannot grow with it. Also, as saliva that contains Xylitol is alkaline (the pH is above 7), the calcium and phosphate salts in our saliva can start to naturally remineralize our tooth enamel in the places that they are lacking, which has a hardening effect on decay-softened enamel.
One of the added benefits of Xylitol is the fact that it is both a low-glycaemic sweetener and alkalizing to the body, making it an ideal sugar substitute for those on weight-loss diets and for those wanting optimum health without the “sugar-blues”. (Xylitol, however, is not a low or no calorie product — each teaspoon or 4g contains 9.6 calories as opposed to normal sugar's 15.8 calories for the equivalent weight.) As it is low-glycemic, it has become popular with those interested in combating Syndrome X and with diabetics (although please note it is not a zero-calorie sweetener and needs to be integrated sensibly into any special diets — check with your doctor).
The Really Healthy Company's Xylitol is 100% pure-grade white crystalline powder made from hard wood (not corn) which can be used as a healthy sugar substitute, or just taken orally and swished around the mouth for good dental care. It is identical in taste and sweetness to normal sugar except for a slight cooling effect on the tongue. And there is also no bitter after-taste as with other sugar substitutes. Xylitol can be used in cooking as well, in the same way as sugar. (There is a also a xylitol cookbook listed on our recommended book page in the magazine section of this site.)
500g pack — £8.45 SHOP ONLINE
(Please note that this is a heavy product and will incur extra postage.)*NO VAT purchase tax on this food product.
**This is a heavy product and will incur extra postage.
Please note that our products and product information are not intended for treating or diagnosing specific medical conditions. If you are unwell or pregnant, seek the advice of a qualified health practitioner before starting a food supplement program.