Author: Minttu
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Xylitol vs Stevia: What’s the Difference?
Xylitol and stevia are both used as alternatives to sugar, but they are quite different substances. They belong to different groups of sweeteners and have different properties, uses and characteristics. Understanding these differences can help explain why one sweetener may be more suitable than another for a particular product. What are xylitol and stevia? Xylitol…
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Xylitol vs Sorbitol: What’s the Difference?
Xylitol and sorbitol are both sugar alcohols (polyols) commonly used as alternatives to sugar. They can be found in products such as sweets, chewing gum, toothpaste and other sugar-free foods. Although they belong to the same family, they have some important differences, particularly when it comes to sweetness and their use in oral-care products. What…
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Erythritol vs Xylitol: What’s the Difference?
Erythritol and xylitol are both sugar alcohols (polyols) that are widely used as alternatives to sugar. They have similar uses, but they are not the same substance—and when it comes to dental research, there is an important difference between them. What are erythritol and xylitol? Both erythritol and xylitol are polyols. They have a sweet…
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How to Use Xylitol Every Day
Xylitol is a sweetener that can be used in a variety of foods and products, including sweets and chewing gum. But how much xylitol should you consume, and how can you incorporate it into your daily routine? There are two key factors to consider when using xylitol: how much to consume and how to spread…
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Xylitol Has Fewer Calories Than Sugar
You may be wondering how many calories xylitol contains, especially compared with good old table sugar (sucrose). The good news is that xylitol contains only about 60% of the calories found in table sugar. To put it into perspective, 100 g of xylitol contains around 240 calories, compared with 400 calories in the same amount…
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Xylitol Has a Very Low Glycemic Index
You must be excited to find out what the glycemic index of xylitol is, particularly when compared with ordinary table sugar (sucrose). Well, here’s some good news: xylitol’s glycemic index (between 7 and 13) is much lower than that of table sugar (65). This means that blood glucose levels rise only slightly when xylitol is…
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Is Xylitol Harmful?
It has been shown that xylitol has several benefits for dental health, although it is true that in certain isolated cases it can be ‘bad’ – in other words, it can cause certain reactions in the body. Let’s take a quick look at these so you can put your mind at rest. Firstly, xylitol is…
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What Is Birch Xylitol?
Let’s talk about birch xylitol and what it is. To do this, we first need to understand what xylitol is. Xylitol is a sweetener that offers a number of benefits for dental health and is frequently used in chewing gum and sweets. Xylitol is very similar to traditional sugar in taste and appearance. Its crystalline…
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Xylitol and dental tartar: The science
Let’s talk about what science tells us regarding how xylitol affects tartar formation. Xylitol is a natural sweetener similar to sugar but with very different properties, which include its effects on bacteria, plaque and tartar. Science Xylitol is a natural sweetener used in many food products. When we eat or drink, we aren’t only feeding…
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Can you consume xylitol during pregnancy?
During pregnancy, oral health and diet take on particular importance. Hormonal fluctuations can increase the risk of tooth decay, gingivitis and other dental problems, making it essential to maintain good oral hygiene using safe and effective products. In this context, xylitol — a natural sweetener derived from sources such as birch or maize — has…