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Can diabetics and hypoglycaemics use it safely?
Xylitol is safe for people with diabetes and hypoglycaemia because it gets into the cells without a pancreatic insulin response, and can be used to make glucose (blood-sugar). The glycaemic index of xylitol is only 7. Read more...
What is the calorie content?
Xylitol has 40% fewer calories than table sugar. There are 9.6 calories per 4 gram teaspoon.
What is the xylitol to sugar exchange ratio?
The xylitol to sugar ratio is 1 to 1, absolutely perfect for the diabetic diet!
Can you use it to cook?
Yes, xylitol is interchangeable with sugar for most cooking applications. Since yeast cannot metabolise it, xylitol will not work when baking breads or anything that contains yeast. Furthermore, xylitol does not crystallize as much as table sugar; therefore it does not do well when making fudge, peanut brittle or similar confectionary. Finally, the amount of xylitol required to sweeten drinks such as lemonade can have a mildly laxative effect in more sensitive individuals until they become accustomed to it.
What is the recommended daily intake?
There is not a recommended daily intake, but for oral health, a minimum of 4 grams a day is recommended. It’s just like using sugar without the calories, or any other sweetener without the aftertaste.
Where does it come from?
Corncobs and birch trees are the main sources for commercially produced xylitol. However, there are no residual corn products in the xylitol. In fact, after xylitol has been converted from D-Xylose, and refined to pharmaceutical specifications, it’s impossible to trace which xylan fibre was used for its manufacture..
What size container does it come in?
Xylosweet comes in three convenient sizes:
- · 100, 4g Single serving packets
- · 1 lb mylar bag
- · 3 lb mylar bag
- For pricing and availability, please visit the Exceptional Health Online Shop, call us on 0861XYLITOL, or visit our specialised xylitol store in Buccleuch, Johannesburg. Please click here for details.
What is the shelf life?
The shelf life of XyloSweet is more than 2 years.
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