Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that is naturally present in small amounts in various fruits and vegetables.  It was originally extracted from birch trees in Finland.  NOW Xylitol is derived from a corn source and is identical to xylitol from birch.

 

It resembles sugar in consistency and taste, but has a third fewer calories and is a great sugar alternative for diabetics.  Xylitol may also inhibit cavities by denying plaque bacteria the fuel sugar needed to erode tooth enamel.  It can be used as a sugar substitute in most sugar-free recipes.
 

  Nutrition Info  
 
_{Serving Size 1 tsp 4 g
Servings Per Container 1702
 
 Amount Per Serving% Daily Value}
Calories  10    
Calories from Fat  0    
Total Fat  0 g   0% 
Total Carbohydrate  4 g   1% 
Sugars  0 g    
Sugar Alcohol  4 g    
Sodium  0 mg   0% 
Protein  0 g    
Not a significant source of saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, dietary     
fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium or Iron.     
_{* Percent Daily Values are based on 2,000 calorie diet.
Daily Value not established.}
 
   
 
   
 
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