Xylitol Danisco Finnish Birch 500g STANLAB

DESCRIPTION

Xylitol Danisco Finnish Birch 500 g STANLAB

- 40% fewer calories than sugar
- 1 gram corresponds to 2.4 kcal
- the glycemic index of xylitol is only 8
- lowers the pH value in the oral cavity
- facilitates the absorption of calcium in the body

Xylitol is primarily birch sugar, but can also be obtained from other plant products. It is a polyhydroxy or sugar alcohol, a derivative of xylose. Its structure stimulates the receptors responsible for the sweet taste on the tongue.
It occurs naturally in raspberries, strawberries, plums, and even cauliflower. Finnish xylitol is xylitol extracted from birch. The term xylitol itself can refer to other fruits and vegetables. In these cases, it is usually made from corn. Depending on the product from which it is derived, we have different methods for obtaining it. Birch is produced through the fermentation of bacteria and yeast. Corn, on the other hand, is produced through the hydrolysis of biomass.
Xylitol, which looks like sugar and even has a similar sweetness, differs primarily in its calorie content. Its calorific value is much lower, as much as 40%. 1 gram contains only 2.4 kcal. Its glycemic index is only 8. For comparison, conventional sucrose has an GI of 70, while glucose has an GI of 100. For this reason, xylitol does not raise blood sugar levels as much as conventional sugar. Therefore, it is suitable as a sugar substitute for people who should exclude products with a high glycemic index from their diet and who do not want to give up sweetening coffee, tea, or sweet snacks and cakes.
In food, xylitol is most commonly found in chewing gum and candy. It's increasingly used as a sugar substitute in healthy versions of sweets and cakes. It's perfect for sweetening coffee, tea, smoothies, desserts, and ice cream. It's heat-stable, so we can safely convert sugar from recipes to xylitol.
The presence of xylitol in the gums is no coincidence. When consumed, xylitol does not ferment with bacteria and therefore does not produce acid, which negatively affects tooth enamel. It also lowers the pH of the oral cavity and increases saliva production, which has a positive effect on the condition of our teeth. Xylitol also facilitates the absorption of calcium, making it beneficial for people with a calcium deficiency. However, it has the disadvantage that consuming too much can cause diarrhea, so you should control the amount you consume throughout the day.

INTEREST
Our body is able to produce xylitol itself, which is formed during metabolism during digestion.
By replacing sugar in recipes with xylitol, we add it in the same amount as regular sugar because it is sweet similar.
W foods appear under the symbol E967.

INGREDIENTS
100% Finnish xylitol.